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LF52 NCX

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 NCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,137 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 70,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,919 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside handbrake cable hanging down

Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,909 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside handbrake cable hanging down

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,204 miles

both front coil springs corroded sloghtly

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front coil springs corroded sloghtly

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,183 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,855 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

drivers seat belt twisted

Fail 24 Jul 2012 45,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,140 miles

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

advise offside handbrake cable needs securing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 40,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise offside handbrake cable needs securing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,004 miles

Fuel tank cap seal perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,997 miles

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

Fuel tank cap seal perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,621 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 32,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,325 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light "on"

Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,928 miles

front brake pads low

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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LF52 NCX 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 57.1%.

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 LF52 NCX, 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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LF52 NCX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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