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MK52 SVJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 SVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 68,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 59,079 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal dropping to the floor. (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,970 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 55,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,597 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 49,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,244 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,683 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,354 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

cracks in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,730 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 41,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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
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MK52 SVJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK52 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

MK52 SVJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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