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BD02 XEP

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,944 mi
Last recorded62,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 XEP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,944 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 61,358 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,079 miles

All front end components corroded.

Engine sump heavily corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake pipe unions corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,079 miles

All front end components corroded.

Engine sump heavily corroded.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake pipe unions corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,932 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,407 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,407 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,493 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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BD02 XEP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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