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KR02 EPZ

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,647 mi
Last recorded43,647 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 EPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 43,645 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (dot code 2001) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,130 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 30,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 27,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 25,191 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,287 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 12,281 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KR02 EPZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,077 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR02 EPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR02 EPZ registered?

KR02 EPZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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