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BL02 YTZ

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,332 mi
Last recorded38,332 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 YTZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,332 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 33,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,016 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,045 miles

coating to side windows is opaque obscuring view

Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,473 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 27,473 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,164 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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BL02 YTZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL02 YTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL02 YTZ registered?

BL02 YTZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is BL02 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 YTZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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