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DF02 DYW

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,783 mi
Last recorded75,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DYW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 74,041 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 74,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,139 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,674 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,014 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 57,132 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged repaired with tape no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewallperished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,571 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 49,571 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,409 miles

Offside Front tyre badly cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2015 48,898 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear shock absorber bushes splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,898 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes splitting

Fail 16 Dec 2013 44,910 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,464 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 37,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,912 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 32,912 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,707 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,426 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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DF02 DYW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DF02 DYW, 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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DF02 DYW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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