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AD02 DXB

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,491 mi
Last recorded81,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,491 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,852 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 75,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits over @1 over @ 1.372 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm insufficient area from inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 yrs old and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre dot code 3508

Offside Front fog light out

Offside Front tyre wear on inner dot code 3708

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 61,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall various cuts 175/55r15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Front tyre dot code 3508

Offside Front fog light out

Offside Front tyre wear on inner dot code 3708

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,501 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,568 miles

fixings of wiper blades

fuel cap sealing ring condition

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,031 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,533 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,039 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,874 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,788 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 32,788 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brakes not tested due to suspension damage o/s/f

headlight aims not tested due to o/s/f broken coli spring

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AD02 DXB is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 49,367 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 DXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 DXB is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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