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LA52 URH

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,377 mi
Last recorded15,377 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 URH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 15,377 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt twisted

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 14,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NOT damaged or frayed, belt is twisted (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 14,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,864 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 13,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 12,311 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2019 12,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when position lamps switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 5 light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 11,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,285 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 11,285 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 10,848 miles

Front both tyres start to deteriorate/cracks

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 10,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed a cut that the cord exposed on the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres start to deteriorate/cracks

Pass 21 Oct 2015 10,056 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2015 10,056 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 8,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 7,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 7,434 miles

osr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,090 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
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LA52 URH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LA52 URH, 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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LA52 URH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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