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BL02 YXX

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,240 mi
Last recorded97,240 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 YXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,240 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear no plate lamp loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 94,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear no plate lamp loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,977 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 91,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,011 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low and has age cracks

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/R Tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around engine and gearbox

Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

N/S/F tyre getting low and has age cracks

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,495 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,495 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front brake disc's heavily worn, corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,218 miles

corrosion to front brake disc's

Fail 2 Jun 2018 82,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 77,381 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leaks on engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leaks on engine

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,894 miles

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to front brake disc

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside front side repeater slightly discoloured

offside front wiper smearing slightly

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre tread getting low

plastic undertrays fitted to underside

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,997 miles

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

corrosion to coil springs

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 62,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,972 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,402 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,216 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 41,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 34,381 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 YXX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YXX, 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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BL02 YXX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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