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BU02 VKW

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,855 mi
Last recorded76,855 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VKW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,878 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,755 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 71,755 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,364 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,141 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,090 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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wipers smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,024 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,100 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BU02 VKW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 VKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 VKW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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