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LB02 YMG

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,537 mi
Last recorded137,537 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 YMG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,537 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 137,513 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,444 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,557 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 84,557 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 84,557 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,152 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers starting to smear

engine management light on

exhaust silencer cracked causing slight leaks

small crack in exhaust manifold

various slight oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions lambda reading suspect

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 70,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,218 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,161 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,875 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate hasdamage but is not unreadable.

Fail 15 Jul 2006 26,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate has damage but is not unreadable.

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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LB02 YMG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LB02 YMG, 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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LB02 YMG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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