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HJ02 RUH

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,144 mi
Last recorded44,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 RUH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,144 miles

N/s/f washer jet poor.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight cracks in fuel cap sealing washer.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 44,144 miles

N/s/f washer jet poor.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight cracks in fuel cap sealing washer.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,325 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 37,325 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,319 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,257 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Rear No plate slightly delaminating

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,067 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,430 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

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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HJ02 RUH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ02 RUH, 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 HJ02 RUH registered?

HJ02 RUH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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