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KW03 TBV

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,692 mi
Last recorded49,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 TBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 49,692 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 49,690 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 47,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber protective boot deteriorated badly.

Fail 5 Feb 2025 47,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber protective boot deteriorated badly.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 44,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 41,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,940 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 40,930 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,350 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 37,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,263 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,554 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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KW03 TBV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW03 TBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 TBV registered?

KW03 TBV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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