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LF52 VAJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,925 mi
Last recorded50,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 VAJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,925 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 50,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,322 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,322 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,645 miles

nail in NSR tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,645 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,052 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting and perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,907 miles

both front tyres inadvance state of splitting and perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2009 24,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres inadvance state of splitting and perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,920 miles

both front tyres starting to split and brake up on outer walls

windscreen has sun sticker

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 7,575 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
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LF52 VAJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF52 VAJ registered?

LF52 VAJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is LF52 VAJ safe to buy?

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