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LF52 YTH

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

57,714 mi
Last recorded57,714 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 YTH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 57,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,278 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SMELL OF FUEL BUT NO VISABLE LEAKS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,166 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 51,166 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both ns/os 145/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,912 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted limited test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,483 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

wipers poor

Fail 7 Sep 2017 48,483 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,860 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2016 47,860 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,607 miles

Offside front track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2015 46,604 miles

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

Both rear tyres have deep splits inner sidewall

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

Offside front track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Rear service brake imbalance only just met

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre has deep splits inner sidewall and tread depth worn to 2mm

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep splits inner sidewall and tread depth worn to 2mm

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

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep splits in sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep splits in sidewall

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 43,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,647 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,345 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 30,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,327 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 27,327 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,454 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 22,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 6,780 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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LF52 YTH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF52 YTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF52 YTH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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