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LG02 WEH

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,605 mi
Last recorded97,605 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 WEH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 97,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 84,182 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested aim obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,102 miles

front indicators side repeaters faded

rear nearside corner body panel missing (lower arch)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2017 80,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front indicators side repeaters faded

rear nearside corner body panel missing (lower arch)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,907 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 70,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,497 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 65,497 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,969 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

split in near side rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,206 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 50,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,425 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,640 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,947 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,734 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LG02 WEH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 47,923 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG02 WEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG02 WEH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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