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LY02 VCJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 73,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,190 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 65,627 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,475 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 60,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,010 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,078 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,425 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,674 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 42,674 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 37,342 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,053 miles

both front tyres cracking on outside of tread

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking on outside of tread

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,179 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,351 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LY02 VCJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

LY02 VCJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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