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DG52 NZC

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,520 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 105,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 103,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 100,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,396 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 90,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front top spring cups starting to get stiff

rear o/s and n/s brake hubs look damp / o/s rear brake noisey

Fail 15 Jun 2012 82,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake noisey

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake noisey

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,714 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 66,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,283 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,020 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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DG52 NZC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,760 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) 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 DG52 NZC, 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 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG52 NZC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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