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BD02 XEV

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,480 mi
Last recorded80,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 XEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 80,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 80,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front accident damage

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 77,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,731 miles

Central UNDERTRAYS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,929 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 65,926 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 58,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2017 58,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 55,058 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 55,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cuts to inner sidewall (all the way round the tyre) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,343 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre was splits on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,392 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre was splits on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,427 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 39,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,818 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,527 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,759 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 23 Jun 2008 21,759 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 20 Jun 2007 15,077 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,753 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
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BD02 XEV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD02 XEV, 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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BD02 XEV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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