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HJ02 VCD

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VCD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 72,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 62,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,238 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,573 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 44,573 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,046 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,726 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,719 miles

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

front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 22 May 2008 20,617 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre side walls starting to split

Pass 10 May 2007 16,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,378 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 VCD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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