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FT02 FUM

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,910 mi
Last recorded60,910 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 FUM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front coil spring fouling plastic wheel arch trim

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front coil spring fouling plastic wheel arch trim

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,558 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe in wheel arch corroded

Offside Front coil spring fitted upside down. fouling on wheel arch liner but not insecure at time of test

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 58,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box seams failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe in wheel arch corroded

Offside Front coil spring fitted upside down. fouling on wheel arch liner but not insecure at time of test

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,020 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 56,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,789 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front tyres badly split all round advise change asap

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,356 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 45,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,667 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 38,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,610 miles

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

Head light beam image starting to distort

Pass 31 May 2014 30,525 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,389 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 28,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 21,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,948 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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FT02 FUM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT02 FUM, 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 FT02 FUM registered?

FT02 FUM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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