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LG51 CUA

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,466 mi
Last recorded70,466 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 CUA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,466 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 53,244 miles

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

Fuel cap washer split

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,594 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap sealing washer splitting

Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap sealing washer splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,639 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 48,639 miles

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

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,737 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 45,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre surface cuts to inner sidewall.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre surface cuts to inner sidewall.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,155 miles

advise both rear tyres staggered

advise oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear tyres staggered

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,941 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,027 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 25,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,753 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 21,753 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 10,221 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 7,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 7,686 miles

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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LG51 CUA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LG51 CUA, 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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What year was LG51 CUA registered?

LG51 CUA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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