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LV02 VLZ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 VLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,065 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 91,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 89,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 88,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 88,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 88,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,431 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,916 miles

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

Offside rear and offside front tyres in very poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to fully check brakes,fuel system owing to covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 26,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,558 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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LV02 VLZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV02 VLZ, 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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LV02 VLZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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