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WJ02 VSE

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VSE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,069 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,108 miles

Rear diff have slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,130 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,021 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,170 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,094 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

front brake discs corroded

front lower arms, rear bushes almost excessive play

n/s/r cv boot leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

front brake discs corroded

front lower arms, rear bushes almost excessive play

n/s/r cv boot leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,758 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,570 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 43,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,973 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,881 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,926 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,923 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 8,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,067 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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WJ02 VSE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ02 VSE, 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 WJ02 VSE registered?

WJ02 VSE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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