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LP51 RFJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,618 mi
Last recorded213,618 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 RFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 213,618 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 213,618 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 195,401 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 195,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 193,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 184,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LP51 RFJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP51 RFJ, 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 LP51 RFJ registered?

LP51 RFJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LP51 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 RFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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