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LE51 DVP

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

65,724 mi
Last recorded65,724 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,923 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 61,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 58,789 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,004 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 57,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,867 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear and both front tyres, outer sidewalls cracking. Cords not visible at time of test.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 50,269 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear and both front tyres, outer sidewalls cracking. Cords not visible at time of test.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,470 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 43,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,629 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,629 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,519 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 33,519 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,064 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,338 miles

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

nearside/offside rear tyres cracks to wall.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,899 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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LE51 DVP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 LE51 DVP, 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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LE51 DVP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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