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LF52 YSB

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,695 mi
Last recorded102,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 YSB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 102,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,795 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 98,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 97,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 95,879 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corried (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 95,877 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilzer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corried (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 94,414 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 94,414 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,884 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 474,442 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,744 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f abs wire insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,493 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 YSB is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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