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GX02 TCO

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 87,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,485 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front engine/gearbox mount perished/splitting

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 76,221 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Petrol cap seal perishing slightly

Fail 4 May 2013 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Petrol cap seal perishing slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,578 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,160 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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GX02 TCO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX02 TCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX02 TCO registered?

GX02 TCO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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