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BD02 RWY

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 134,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,480 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 123,075 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox blowing in multiple places. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 120,659 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 120,659 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,929 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 109,774 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 109,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,986 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 84,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 33,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,939 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,854 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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BD02 RWY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD02 RWY, 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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What year was BD02 RWY registered?

BD02 RWY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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