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AV02 NVS

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,327 mi
Last recorded74,327 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,327 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,186 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,649 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,649 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,930 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,930 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 30,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 28,172 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 NVS is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 NVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV02 NVS registered?

AV02 NVS is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is AV02 NVS safe to buy?

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