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FG02 ESV

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,359 mi
Last recorded49,359 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 ESV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,591 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,882 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,297 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 45,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,629 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 44,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,705 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 41,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,263 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,533 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,463 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 27,463 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,520 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 25,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,285 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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FG02 ESV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG02 ESV, 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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FG02 ESV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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