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AO02 TVC

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,729 mi
Last recorded73,729 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 TVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2021 71,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,803 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,988 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance side repeater (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,994 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 66,994 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,637 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,308 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 45,297 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 40,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,273 miles

all tyres perished in tread.

Pass 30 May 2007 18,523 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 18,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 12,895 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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AO02 TVC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 TVC, 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 AO02 TVC registered?

AO02 TVC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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