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LG52 TWU

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 TWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 75,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,440 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,440 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,014 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,811 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
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LG52 TWU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG52 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG52 TWU registered?

LG52 TWU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LG52 TWU safe to buy?

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