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AO02 TVZ

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,336 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 98,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,132 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 92,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing. (7.1.2)

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,081 miles

1/ nail in n/s front tyre

2/ nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,520 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 78,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,829 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,562 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,537 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 20,546 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 17,105 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 TVZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TVZ, 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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AO02 TVZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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