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AO52 ODG

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,608 mi
Last recorded117,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 117,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,102 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 113,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 107,860 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,842 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 91,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a oil leak

engine light on, on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,893 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a oil leak

engine light on, on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,903 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 40,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2010 40,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,276 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 ODG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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