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AV52 MYW

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,714 mi
Last recorded71,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MYW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,714 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated

both rear shocks lower bushes deteriorated

headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,706 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front brake pipes corroded

both front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated

both rear shocks lower bushes deteriorated

headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,073 miles

both front brake pipes cororded

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,823 miles

front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,372 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside headlight beam image weak

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,319 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside headlight beam image weak

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,895 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres perishing through age

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,101 miles

front tyres perishing through age

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,166 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,442 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,856 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 (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,520 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,025 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AV52 MYW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 MYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AV52 MYW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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