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RG02 BEC

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 BEC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,213 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,816 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 57,816 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,816 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,816 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 52,062 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,591 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 38,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,833 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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RG02 BEC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG02 BEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG02 BEC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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