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LG02 CMV

2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster52,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 CMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 54,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2023 54,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,210 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,717 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))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 45,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 44,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 44,078 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 44,070 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 43,777 miles

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

Offside Front cut in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 42,834 miles

crack in outer wall on offside front tyre

nearside front starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2014 42,345 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,156 miles

front Brake Discs worn & slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 39,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front Brake Discs worn & slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 37,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s seat belt twisted

Pass 11 May 2011 34,882 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,945 miles

both front ando/s/r tyres low

front plate cracked

rear plate marked

wear front disc

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,883 miles

advise offside rear tyre has a slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate taped on

Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate taped on

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,396 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,690 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LG02 CMV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 52,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG02 CMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LG02 CMV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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