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BT51 EVC

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,137 mi
Last recorded62,137 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 EVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,137 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,602 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 43,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 37,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

nsf brake disc inner face pitted

slight deterioration to front lower engine mount

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,449 miles

nsf brake disc inner face pitted

slight deterioration to front lower engine mount

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 30,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear bumper

n/s/r drive shaft joint slight misting of oil

Fail 19 Mar 2011 21,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,726 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 6 Mar 2009 15,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,183 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 14,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp not working

rear wiper smearing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 11,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,611 miles

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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BT51 EVC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT51 EVC, 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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BT51 EVC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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