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WJ52 GYV

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,286 mi
Last recorded60,286 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 GYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 60,286 miles

radiator hose is chafing on o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,475 miles

radiator fins corroded and has some missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,129 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,738 miles

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 22 Jan 2011 32,769 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,152 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,596 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 26,594 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,925 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
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WJ52 GYV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ52 GYV, 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 WJ52 GYV registered?

WJ52 GYV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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