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BD02 XEJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,985 mi
Last recorded78,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 XEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 78,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 57,721 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,533 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,085 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 45,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 44,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,131 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,732 miles

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

n/s/f flexi hose retianing clip missing bot hose secure

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,709 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 22,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 18,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD02 XEJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver 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 BD02 XEJ, 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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BD02 XEJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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