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DE02 DAV

2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

37,449 mi
Last recorded37,449 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 DAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 37,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,957 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 97,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 35,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 77,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Advise undertray insecure slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,684 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 34,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,597 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 81,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 26,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,632 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 39,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,578 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 35,578 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 26,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 22,134 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,984 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 13,838 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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DE02 DAV is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DE02 DAV is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2018.

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