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CA51 FLH

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,524 mi
Last recorded201,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 FLH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 201,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 186,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 186,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014

Both seat belts slow to retract.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Undertray broken

Wipers smearing.

Fail 27 Mar 2014

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Undertray broken

Pass 2 Apr 2013 155,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 155,667 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 149,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2011

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

airbag light is on

front brake discs are rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2009 137,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,937 miles

some components not checked - covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,578 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 22,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake pads low

front discs poor

l/h door outer handle very stiff

oil leak - r/h differential seal

r/h outer door handle inoperative

r/h/f tyre wearing at inner edge

wiper smear = recommend blades and solvent

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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CA51 FLH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA51 FLH, 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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CA51 FLH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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