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YG02 RJU

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,238 mi
Last recorded77,238 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 RJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slight inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,331 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle area n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,691 miles

Front inner pads 3-4 mm approx. discs lipped/worn/corroded

Metal brake pipe corrosion front to rear and across rear axle area

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner front bush retainer (2.4.G.1)

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

Front inner pads 3-4 mm approx. discs lipped/worn/corroded

Front tyres 3 mm approx

Metal brake pipe corrosion front to rear and across rear axle area

O/s/f tyre balding inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,478 miles

Front brake discs corroded and inner pads approx 4 mm

Front tyres wearing on inner edge more so n/s

Metal brake pipes slight corroding rear

N/s/f tyre valve perished slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,212 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2011 57,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,629 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 47,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 31,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,233 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 35,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YG02 RJU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG02 RJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG02 RJU registered?

YG02 RJU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YG02 RJU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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