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RG02 LLK

2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,243 mi
Last recorded114,243 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster52,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 LLK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,243 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,237 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall, no cords showing

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,083 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall, no cords showing

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,601 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 43,594 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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RG02 LLK is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 52,439 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG02 LLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RG02 LLK is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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