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KN52 HJC

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 HJC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 90,989 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 90,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,394 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,347 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 69,619 miles

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,115 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,041 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing both bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

front pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,841 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013
Fail 9 Apr 2013

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,429 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,283 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 19,283 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,247 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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KN52 HJC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN52 HJC, 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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KN52 HJC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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