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BD02 XGA

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,758 mi
Last recorded103,758 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 XGA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 103,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays restrict view of underside

Fail 4 Nov 2020 101,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays restrict view of underside

Fail 20 Apr 2020 101,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,072 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 96,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,450 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,912 miles

covers underneath obscuring many parts

Fail 21 Jan 2016 86,912 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating hi-lamp (1.2.1b)

covers underneath obscuring many parts

Pass 29 Dec 2014 81,182 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 68,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 62,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,527 miles

footbrake travel

Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,527 miles

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

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

footbrake travel

Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,817 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,817 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 36,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,252 miles

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

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 XGA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XGA, 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 BD02 XGA registered?

BD02 XGA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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