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GX02 TAU

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,555 mi
Last recorded66,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 66,555 miles

Corrosion forming to sill panels but shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Corrosion forming to suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,932 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,127 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2023 61,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

shields fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2023 61,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

shields fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,256 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 59,256 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,313 miles

Front tyres perishing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak, engine/gearbox area

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,928 miles

Front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish reccommend changing at next service

Fail 9 Jun 2015 30,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,064 miles

distortion in offside rear tyre(175/55/15/t-continental)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,475 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 18,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,284 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 TAU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TAU, 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 GX02 TAU registered?

GX02 TAU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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