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FG52 MXW

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,243 mi
Last recorded82,243 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 MXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 82,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,801 miles

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,847 miles

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

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

offside rear ABS pick up ring broken,ABS light not on.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear ABS pick up ring broken,ABS light not on.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,816 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,912 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,509 miles

front wheels odd

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,348 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 37,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,835 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,833 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 18,343 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FG52 MXW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG52 MXW, 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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What year was FG52 MXW registered?

FG52 MXW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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