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AO52 HLV

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,798 mi
Last recorded89,798 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,798 miles

corrosion on under body

sill panels and under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,422 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,803 miles

Both front tyres low on pressure

Engine oil leak from corroding sump

Heavy corrosion to hub components and rear chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,826 miles

oil leak from bottom crank pulley area

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floor shields fitted

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

nsf tyre going out of shape

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,158 miles

floor shields fitted

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

nsf tyre going out of shape

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,604 miles

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

osf tyre several cuts in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre several cuts in tread

osr tyre low on pressure

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,914 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 62,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

play and noise from rear anti roll bar bushes

play in os inner steering rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,018 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

play and noise from rear anti roll bar bushes

play in os inner steering rack end

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,280 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 44,280 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 38,247 miles

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

rear no plate in a poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,247 miles

rear no plate in a poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 19,374 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AO52 HLV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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