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LF52 SKN

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,855 mi
Last recorded72,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 SKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,855 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,852 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65R15 72T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 70,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,021 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,963 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,114 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 57,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,082 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres 5yrs old and badly perished

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,386 miles

both front tyres 5yrs old and badly perished

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,606 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 26,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight oil leak from top hat seal

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,987 miles

slight oil leak from top hat seal

Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 21,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,148 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,992 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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LF52 SKN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF52 SKN, 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 SKN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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