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EG02 NTV

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 NTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 75,505 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,084 miles

Front brakes have a slight bind

Fail 18 Mar 2017 66,084 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,298 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,092 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,068 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 61,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,164 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,131 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

signs of a fluid leak in both inner wings but no leak found

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,551 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,551 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 30,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 30,184 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,224 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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EG02 NTV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EG02 NTV, 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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What year was EG02 NTV registered?

EG02 NTV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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