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Y497 CLA

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,170 mi
Last recorded44,170 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 CLA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 44,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,824 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 38,824 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 31,985 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,744 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 26,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 22,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,072 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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Y497 CLA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y497 CLA, 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 Y497 CLA registered?

Y497 CLA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is Y497 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 CLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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