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AV52 NBF

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 86,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from silencer and tailpipe rusted/broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides also rusting /scaling on inner hub flanges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box tail pipe extremely corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 66,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,879 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,031 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 11,597 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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AV52 NBF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AV52 NBF, 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.

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AV52 NBF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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