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2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 URL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,444 miles

Font brake discs have surface corrosion (lack of use?)

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside

Rev counter faulty

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,175 miles

Rev counter fault

Fail 13 May 2016 51,123 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rev counter fault

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,889 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 49,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,521 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

The gear selection tell-tale, fuel and temperature gauge illumination does not work

Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,979 miles

Front brake pads a bit low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,573 miles

nearside rear tyre worn/deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 12,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,713 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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LF02 URL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF02 URL, 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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LF02 URL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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