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MK52 SMO

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

46,305 mi
Last recorded46,305 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 SMO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,305 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,633 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 43,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2014 40,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 38,049 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,523 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,447 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 28,447 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,839 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 25,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,382 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 23,382 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,407 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 21,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,357 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 18,357 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MK52 SMO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MK52 SMO, 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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MK52 SMO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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