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KU52 NVP

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 NVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 72,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper sub-frame corroded

Rear axle heavily corroded

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2024 72,165 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,486 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 71,486 miles

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

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

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 71,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,496 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both sills corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,496 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both sills corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,302 miles

Front steering and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,982 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 66,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,784 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,763 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,532 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring insecure (3.4.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,108 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,772 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,132 miles

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

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,126 miles

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

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

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,746 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,104 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 43,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,902 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 39,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 19,402 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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KU52 NVP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KU52 NVP, 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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KU52 NVP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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