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YB51 AJV

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,100 mi
Last recorded57,100 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 AJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 57,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,851 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all areas covered in under seal including suspention brake pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over fronts rear under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 47,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded parts fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front and rear sill coroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring worn both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over fronts rear under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

corrosion evident underside throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 29,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 28,868 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 28,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 27,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,196 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,171 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 12,171 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,118 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 11,167 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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YB51 AJV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB51 AJV, 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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YB51 AJV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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