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GX02 BVJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,405 mi
Last recorded215,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 215,405 miles

Engine bay cover fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Plastic wheel arch trim slight damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Various suspension components light corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2026 215,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay cover fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Plastic wheel arch trim slight damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Various suspension components light corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 210,812 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides chassis rail slight corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 207,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 204,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 200,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 200,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 200,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 193,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 192,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 192,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 189,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 181,180 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 181,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 173,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 160,254 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 160,254 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 146,775 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2010 132,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 116,157 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 100,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 84,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

offside front lower ball joint cover split

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,143 miles

offside front lower ball joint cover split

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,809 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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GX02 BVJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX02 BVJ, 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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GX02 BVJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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