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KB02 ZLZ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 ZLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,916 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,916 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 86,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,137 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush/ bottom bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near sub frame to wheel area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush movement/ split/ play top bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,909 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to vehicle body

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,493 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 52,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 46,403 miles

NSF tyre worn to inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2017 39,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre has worn inner shoulder

fuel cap rubber seal starting to crack/perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,890 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,287 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 25,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 25,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,522 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 22,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,106 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,798 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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KB02 ZLZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KB02 ZLZ, 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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KB02 ZLZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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