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AV02 MVJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,906 mi
Last recorded100,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 MVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,981 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 83,407 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 83,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,121 miles

fuel cap deterioration

Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap deterioration

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 70,873 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,766 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,766 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,182 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,271 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,331 miles

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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AV02 MVJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV02 MVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV02 MVJ registered?

AV02 MVJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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