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HS02 UDJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,949 mi
Last recorded106,949 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 UDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,949 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,594 miles

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

exhaust system has minor leak

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 31 Mar 2017 103,592 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust system has minor leak

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,188 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,407 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 77,215 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 77,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 May 2008 71,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 6 May 2008 71,815 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,282 miles

Both rear inner wheel rims distorted.

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 62,282 miles

Both rear inner wheel rims distorted.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 55,510 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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HS02 UDJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS02 UDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HS02 UDJ registered?

HS02 UDJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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