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MF51 TNU

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,238 mi
Last recorded44,238 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 TNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 44,238 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the condition of the vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both front suspension strut mounts and front stub axle mount holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rear arms on rear sub frame are badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting areas on the rear of the body at the rear sub frame mounts are holed and badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All shock absorbers are badly corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect underside due to floor coverings

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 42,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 38,762 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,460 miles

Nearside Front shock asborbers has corrosion

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorbers has corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

under cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2018 37,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock asborbers has corrosion

Offside Front shock absorbers has corrosion

under cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 25,129 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,587 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,620 miles

underside of vehicle fitted with manifacturer's under cover

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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MF51 TNU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF51 TNU, 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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MF51 TNU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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