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AO52 HLM

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

52,043 mi
Last recorded52,043 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,043 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play detected

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp has water inside

Fail 16 Jan 2024 52,043 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play detected

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp has water inside

Rear brakes not locking

Pass 16 Jan 2023 51,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in n/s/f wheel area

Fail 13 Jan 2023 51,765 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in n/s/f wheel area

Pass 15 Jan 2022 51,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 51,149 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,618 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 50,618 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing and broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,394 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front anti roll-bar linkages corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 46,392 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front anti roll-bar linkages corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,355 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perrished

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,178 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 40,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,943 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,479 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,667 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,272 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 21,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,746 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AO52 HLM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 49,367 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 HLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO52 HLM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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