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LG52 TWF

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,130 mi
Last recorded85,130 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 TWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,130 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 85,126 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,574 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 83,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,222 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,221 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre tread getting low, deep cut to outer wall, not to cord

Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre tread getting low, deep cut to outer wall, not to cord

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,945 miles

cut to offside front tyre outer wall, not to cord

Fail 16 Feb 2015 61,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut to offside front tyre outer wall, not to cord

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,351 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abs rings on rear broken but not showing fault

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,198 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,491 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 51,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f top mount has play

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,934 miles

o/s/f top mount has play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,761 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 42,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,600 miles

front discs very poor and pads low

r/o/s tyre badly worn at inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,747 miles

front discs poor

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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LG52 TWF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG52 TWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LG52 TWF registered?

LG52 TWF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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