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AY51 LDX

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

13,940 mi
Last recorded13,940 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LDX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 13,940 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 22,435 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 22,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 13,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 13,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 12,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 12,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 11,776 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 11,776 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 11,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 10,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,443 miles

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

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

vehicle has rusty underside

Pass 3 Nov 2014 10,198 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 9,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 8,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 8,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 7,605 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 5,967 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 5,224 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,649 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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AY51 LDX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AY51 LDX, 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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AY51 LDX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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