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HV02 ZXJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ZXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,484 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 86,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,471 miles

brabus exhaust no place for probe to enter exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,779 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 78,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,493 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 51,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 44,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,620 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN +O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD

Pass 12 May 2015 38,564 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 38,564 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 34,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,239 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,863 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

covers under vehicle unable to give brake pipes full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,988 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Feb 2011 20,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,102 miles

Driver's wiper poor clearing

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,871 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,469 miles

Rear no.plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,793 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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HV02 ZXJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV02 ZXJ, 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 HV02 ZXJ registered?

HV02 ZXJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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