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LY02 TWD

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,797 mi
Last recorded54,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 TWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,797 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FLEXI HOSES CORRODED (REAR MORE THAN FRONTS) (3.6.B.4e)

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

Front SUSPENSION ETC CORRODED

Lower ONLY CHECKED WHAT CAN BE SEEN

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,939 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion affecting front suspension components

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

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion affecting front suspension components

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

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2016 53,109 miles

145/65 R 15 tyres front

175/55 R 15 tyres rear

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

engine cover

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,694 miles

145/65 R 15 tyres front

175/55 R 15 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 51,694 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

145/65 R 15 tyres front

175/55 R 15 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,120 miles

145/65 R 15 tyres front

175/55 R 15 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,459 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,358 miles

145/65 15 tyres front

175/55 15 tyres rear

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,037 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 32,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,087 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,964 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 18,993 miles

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

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
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LY02 TWD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY02 TWD, 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 LY02 TWD registered?

LY02 TWD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 TWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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