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BX02 VGU

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,354 miles

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

engine underside and outer sill covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,770 miles

2 hi rise stop light bulbs not working

Oil leak slight on engine ()

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,841 miles

engine , sill and under covers fitted

ns and os front indicators discoloured

ns and os front stub axles corroded

ns and os front tyres cracking on outer edge

ns and os rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

oil leak

os side repeater discoloured

Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,841 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr tyre inner sidewall cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

engine , sill and under covers fitted

ns and os front indicators discoloured

ns and os front stub axles corroded

ns and os front tyres cracking on outer edge

ns and os rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

oil leak

os side repeater discoloured

osr tyre cracking and outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

upper stop lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,652 miles

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

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

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

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,834 miles

front inner discs slightly deteriorated

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,877 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,006 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BX02 VGU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 47,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX02 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX02 VGU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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