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FX51 RBO

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,513 mi
Last recorded40,513 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,942 miles

brake pipe to rear getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,912 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

brake pipe to rear getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,825 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

horn quiet

some play front drop links

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,825 miles

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

front struts getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,627 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,689 miles

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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FX51 RBO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX51 RBO, 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 FX51 RBO registered?

FX51 RBO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is FX51 RBO safe to buy?

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