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BN52 HZV

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HZV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 69,805 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front grill damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,860 miles

front number plate slightly perished,rear number plate slightly fade

o/s/f bumper has cracks,o/s/r upper wing has dent

Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly perished,rear number plate slightly fade

o/s/f bumper has cracks,o/s/r upper wing has dent

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,135 miles

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

engine sump oil slight corroded

o/s/r wing,wheel arch,front bumper have slight damage

Fail 24 Sep 2016 66,135 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine sump oil slight corroded

o/s/r wing,wheel arch,front bumper have slight damage

Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb insecure (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling coil spring (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

bodywork in poor condition

both handbrake cables insecure

front engine mount broken

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,879 miles

Front Side repeater not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front bumper has damage,driver door has slight damage o/s/r wing has damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 63,936 miles

Offside front wishbone bush worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 58,408 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,335 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 145/65/R15-72T

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer tread, recommend replacing. 145/65/R15-72T

Fail 13 Oct 2012 50,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 145/65/R15-72T

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer tread, recommend replacing. 145/65/R15-72T

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,876 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2010 39,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,488 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 27,488 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,273 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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BN52 HZV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN52 HZV, 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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BN52 HZV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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