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BD02 XDM

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,047 mi
Last recorded56,047 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 XDM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 56,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracking and splitting

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,261 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 55,230 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front brakes (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,276 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,373 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs look worn and corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,114 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,731 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,065 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,065 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,037 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE & FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,946 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 XDM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD02 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

BD02 XDM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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