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BM52 BBM

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,530 mi
Last recorded82,530 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 BBM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,408 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,348 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,680 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,531 miles

front windows tinted

Fail 7 Feb 2013 61,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front windows tinted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,569 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 55,569 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,804 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,804 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

osr spring corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 46,438 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 42,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,308 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 33,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,159 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 21,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 19,245 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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BM52 BBM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BM52 BBM, 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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BM52 BBM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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