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LG02 CME

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,905 mi
Last recorded124,905 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 CME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 115,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 115,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 104,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 104,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,086 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,340 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 66,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 25,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

propshaft defective

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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LG02 CME is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG02 CME, 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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LG02 CME is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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