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KU52 NYD

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,730 mi
Last recorded59,730 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 59,730 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 57,526 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,646 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,969 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 48,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,265 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front fog lights n/w

o/s/f n/s/r tyres deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,115 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Fail 17 Jan 2020 43,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,706 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre walls perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,112 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,111 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 38,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 35,033 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,532 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 27,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,669 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Jul 2012 23,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,566 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 17,566 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 13,510 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 13,510 miles

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

2 nails at offsiderear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,725 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 NYD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc 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 KU52 NYD, 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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What year was KU52 NYD registered?

KU52 NYD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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