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YG02 RMO

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 RMO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 115,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder toabs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,018 miles

both front ball joint covers deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,875 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front,rear & front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2016 110,875 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front,rear & front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,138 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 99,665 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 99,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 88,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,433 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 75,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,752 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 53,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,880 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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YG02 RMO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG02 RMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG02 RMO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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