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YG02 RKX

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,471 mi
Last recorded78,471 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 RKX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,469 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyre valves perished

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on front shock absorbers

corrosion on nearside front and offside rear coil springs

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front shock absorber sleeve split

parking brake cable securing clips broken

slight perishing on front tyres and offside wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,775 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 33,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 19,731 miles

tyres walls deteriorating.

Pass 26 May 2006 17,156 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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YG02 RKX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKX, 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 YG02 RKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG02 RKX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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