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HJ02 XRS

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 XRS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,015 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,118 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,118 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted causing a bulge in the tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,751 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 65,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,854 miles

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

age cracking on front tyres and slight wear on edges

rear brake application high

slight roughness when spinning n/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,848 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

age cracking on front tyres and slight wear on edges

rear brake application high

slight roughness when spinning n/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,868 miles

Both front seatbelts twisted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,982 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,103 miles

lateral tread on front tyres at 2mm.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,459 miles

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 XRS is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

HJ02 XRS is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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