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BV52 XPJ

2002 Smart Mcc City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,790 mi
Last recorded99,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart Mcc City Coupe31,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XPJ
MakeSmart Mcc
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,790 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,242 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 96,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,816 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 91,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,561 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,561 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,685 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 122,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,121 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,400 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,400 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,339 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Mcc City Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,006
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Stop lamp not working 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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BV52 XPJ is a 2002 Smart Mcc City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Smart Mcc City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 31,578 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV52 XPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Mcc City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Smart Mcc City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV52 XPJ is a 2002 Smart Mcc City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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