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RV52 XEZ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,002 mi
Last recorded74,002 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XEZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 74,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,951 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 60,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,725 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,552 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 55,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,113 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 36,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 36,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,880 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 26,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted wrong (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 22,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,597 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 12,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,359 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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RV52 XEZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 RV52 XEZ, 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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What year was RV52 XEZ registered?

RV52 XEZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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