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GK02 SLU

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,686 mi
Last recorded41,686 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 SLU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 41,686 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 41,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 32,527 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 32,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 24,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,460 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 15,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 14,705 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 14,703 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 14,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres are starting to crack on the tread

Pass 20 Feb 2019 13,492 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 12,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 12,027 miles

Nearside Rear body panel is damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,131 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 10,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 8,518 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 8,512 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 27 Feb 2014 7,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 6,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,368 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 2,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 2,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 2,834 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 2,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 2,483 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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GK02 SLU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK02 SLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK02 SLU registered?

GK02 SLU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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