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AO02 TWC

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 TWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,035 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,844 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,216 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear abs ring corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear abs ring corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,389 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 71,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,830 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,830 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,902 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 55,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,720 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 44,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 34,169 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 33,985 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AO02 TWC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 TWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 TWC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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