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HJ02 RTX

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,483 mi
Last recorded63,483 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 RTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,483 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (Inside of treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rears (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 63,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (Inside of treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 61,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,746 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,460 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 49,458 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,334 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 37,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,768 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,661 miles

both n/s/and o/s front strut dust covers ripped/torn

n/s/f slight noise on wheel rotation

Fail 25 Nov 2010 24,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s/and o/s front strut dust covers ripped/torn

n/s/f slight noise on wheel rotation

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,428 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,142 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres are perished, but no cord on exposed.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres starting to crack between the treads

Pass 6 Sep 2005 14,223 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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HJ02 RTX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJ02 RTX, 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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HJ02 RTX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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