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AD02 DYB

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,281 mi
Last recorded90,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,194 miles

indicator stalk slightly faulty.

Pass 16 May 2019 85,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,387 miles

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

Oil leak

off side headlamp pattern detiorating

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,531 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,331 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,171 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 40,098 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,255 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 22,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007
Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 8,877 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AD02 DYB is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYB, 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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What year was AD02 DYB registered?

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

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