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BX02 VEW

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,591 mi
Last recorded43,591 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VEW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,591 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 43,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,788 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 28,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres in poor condition (cracking and starting to split on edges)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,275 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BX02 VEW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 49,367 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 stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX02 VEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX02 VEW registered?

BX02 VEW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is BX02 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX02 VEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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