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MK52 SUA

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,849 mi
Last recorded106,849 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,849 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,849 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,542 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 91,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,596 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,507 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 52,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,701 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

rear no plat slightly dis/colur;

Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,294 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,940 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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MK52 SUA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SUA, 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 MK52 SUA registered?

MK52 SUA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MK52 SUA safe to buy?

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