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M500 MUM

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,915 mi
Last recorded43,915 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MUM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2013 43,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 43,915 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 37,378 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,451 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 34,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,709 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,013 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,675 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 16,302 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on the edges of the tread

Pass 3 Jan 2006 13,775 miles

dust covers split on front shock absorbers

front tyres cracked on edges

main beam does not work on flash,

rear number plate deteriorated

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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M500 MUM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M500 MUM, 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 M500 MUM registered?

M500 MUM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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