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MT02 CVG

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,368 mi
Last recorded41,368 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 CVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 41,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,130 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s & o/s cracked / perishing on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 38,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,685 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 36,685 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,268 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 35,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2014 26,597 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,757 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 25,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,092 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,384 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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MT02 CVG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT02 CVG, 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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MT02 CVG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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