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LB02 YKW

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,480 mi
Last recorded65,480 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 YKW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,480 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing but gasses still being directed away from vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 65,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tailpipe missing but gasses still being directed away from vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,979 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left to right pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box missing tail pipe, but gases still exiting vehicle correctly

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,353 miles

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits 2 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 20 Jun 2015 56,321 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits 2 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,924 miles

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

Oil leak/s

Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,924 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak/s

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,567 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,567 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre, rubber cracking

Oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,747 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 31,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,777 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 28,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,557 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,059 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 23,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front road springs corroded at the top

number plate light in poor condition

o/s/f tire starting to perish

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 21 Dec 2005 18,726 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LB02 YKW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB02 YKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB02 YKW registered?

LB02 YKW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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