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JFZ 808

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,416 mi
Last recorded82,416 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 808
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,997 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,171 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 80,171 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 78,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 77,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 72,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,545 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray guards fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 72,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under tray guards fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,060 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,172 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,977 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,977 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 50,591 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,056 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,053 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,621 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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JFZ 808 is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JFZ 808, 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 JFZ 808 registered?

JFZ 808 is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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