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KR02 EOJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,066 mi
Last recorded59,066 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 EOJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 59,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central brake light not working on 3 light units

e.m.l on during test

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers obscuring many testable components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 58,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both not adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers obscuring many testable components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,367 miles

Headlamp bulbs may need replacing

rear tyres slightly touching shock absorber casings

Fail 28 Mar 2018 58,367 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper n/s hole (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear tyres slightly touching shock absorber casings

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,996 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,303 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Object in offside rear tyre shoulder

Rear engine cover into car insecure

Slight distortion to offside headlamp aim

Fail 15 Dec 2015 57,303 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Lower (5.2.1a)

Object in offside rear tyre shoulder

Rear engine cover into car insecure

Slight distortion to offside headlamp aim

Fail 24 Nov 2015 57,293 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

turbo waste gate arm clip missing

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.275 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.306% (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,486 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,486 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,182 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 41,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,890 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 22,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,631 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f; n/s/r; o/s/r tyre walls cracking

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2007 15,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f; n/s/r; o/s/r tyre walls cracking

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,853 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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KR02 EOJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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 KR02 EOJ, 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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KR02 EOJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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