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LY02 TVN

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,541 mi
Last recorded107,541 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 TVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,541 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 9 Oct 2015 107,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.58 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,341 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 100,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,541 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test brake pipes along floor pan caovered with plastic

Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test brake pipes along floor pan caovered with plastic

Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,586 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,998 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 33,819 miles

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

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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LY02 TVN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY02 TVN, 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 LY02 TVN registered?

LY02 TVN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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