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AF02 LOZ

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,760 mi
Last recorded127,760 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LOZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 127,760 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,820 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2021 124,814 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 5 Mar 2021 124,814 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,176 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement in mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement in mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 109,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 107,235 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,588 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,750 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,718 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,718 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,269 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,666 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,232 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,355 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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AF02 LOZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF02 LOZ, 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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AF02 LOZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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