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HV02 ZXO

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,779 mi
Last recorded78,779 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,779 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2017 78,767 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper/arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,356 miles

Front TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING

Front TYRES VALVES SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,082 miles

bulb in high level brake lamp inop.

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Fail 11 May 2011 54,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bulb in high level brake lamp inop.

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,610 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 47,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,714 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 ZXO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

HV02 ZXO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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