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GK52 NHC

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,512 mi
Last recorded112,512 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 NHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 109,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,944 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,944 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

advise off side rear outer wall of tyre crucking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,660 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,996 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 83,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front tyres low on preshure

wipers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,879 miles

Oil leak

large plastic under trays fitted/plastic outer sill covers

Fail 14 Nov 2008 80,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

large plastic under trays fitted/plastic outer sill covers

Fail 5 Nov 2007 78,132 miles

Bellypans fitted throughout

N/S front wiper is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,132 miles

Bellypans fitted throughout

N/S front wiper is starting to deteriorate

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 75,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 61,466 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
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GK52 NHC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK52 NHC, 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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GK52 NHC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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