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AV02 NVM

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 NVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 58,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heaviloy cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

underbody corrision

Fail 8 Jul 2022 58,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heaviloy cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

underbody corrision

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front drop links have slight play

brake pipes corroded

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

front discs corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2019 57,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,738 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 57,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,422 miles

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

advisory ,,engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working and nearside front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working and nearside rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

advisory ,,engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,034 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,006 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,885 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front shock absorber dust gaiter ripped

Fail 12 Oct 2007 17,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front shock absorber dust gaiter ripped

Pass 14 Oct 2006 11,680 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AV02 NVM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 47,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 NVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 NVM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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