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MT02 CXF

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,625 mi
Last recorded84,625 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 CXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 84,625 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,525 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 82,525 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,834 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,300 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine oil (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,520 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,005 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,771 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,064 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 51,387 miles
Fail 11 May 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009
Fail 13 May 2009

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 19 May 2008 29,627 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,727 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 18,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 14,944 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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MT02 CXF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT02 CXF, 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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What year was MT02 CXF registered?

MT02 CXF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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