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HJ02 RVO

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 96,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,189 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to split/ wear

check front inner brake pads

front and rear suspension coil springs and shock absorbers starting to rust

front foglamps not working

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

inner sill panels starting to rust

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack/ wear

offside front and offside rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear exhaust tail pipe rusty

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 93,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,005 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,005 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 89,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 84,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,488 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil sump rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil sump rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,646 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,762 miles

o/s/ 1 out of 2 side lights in-op

plastic under trays fitted

wipers poor

Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,482 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/ 1 out of 2 side lights in-op

plastic under trays fitted

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,518 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low in tread 2mm

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2009 61,514 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low in tread 2mm

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,774 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,995 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RVO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVO, 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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HJ02 RVO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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