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ML02 HGU

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 HGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 88,086 miles

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

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

under body & component corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 83,948 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 83,948 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,425 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front both side tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,355 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 70,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 65,537 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 64,515 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,713 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,974 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 48,592 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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ML02 HGU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML02 HGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML02 HGU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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