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HV52 XSA

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,853 mi
Last recorded191,853 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 XSA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 191,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 191,798 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2015 175,183 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 159,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise foot brake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2013 145,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 145,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,265 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,640 miles

Slight play at nearside track rod end

Fail 26 Oct 2010 101,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play at nearside track rod end

Pass 22 Oct 2009 94,297 miles

Both front tyres show wear at edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,204 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at face edges (esp inner face areas)

Front inner b/pads appear low

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

Slight wear and movement at O/S/F top susp/mount when jacked up

Fail 22 Oct 2008 81,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at face edges (esp inner face areas)

Front inner b/pads appear low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,560 miles

Front brsake discs appear worn but servicable.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,664 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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HV52 XSA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV52 XSA, 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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HV52 XSA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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