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MF52 KNO

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 KNO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,750 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,975 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,470 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,017 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,178 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracking around circumference

water in center stop light

wipers worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,584 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

lower effort on nearside foot brake(have brakes adjusted/repaired)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,573 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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MF52 KNO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF52 KNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF52 KNO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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