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LG02 UGN

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,077 mi
Last recorded71,077 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 UGN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +headlights moisture (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded +shockers +offside bottom arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 63,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link unattached to bottom arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +headlights moisture (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded +shockers +offside bottom arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 63,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking out from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +shockers+springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear outer cv boot cracked.imbalance rear brakes.body and panel damaged.miosture in headlights.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,071 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,058 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 61,838 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,970 miles

Front discs have slight corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2018 55,970 miles

Front discs have slight corrosion

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb380 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,287 miles

Front tyres cracked between tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 53,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres cracked between tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,080 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 50,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,031 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,220 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 39,220 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,431 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 30,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,379 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,454 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing.

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

Undertray covering much of vehicle underside,only limited inspection possible

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,063 miles

nearside front tyre is quite perished (cracked) on outside wall

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

unable to check all of underside of vehicle due to manufacturers fitted undertray.

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 UGN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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