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BU02 VHP

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,130 mi
Last recorded72,130 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,130 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,030 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,834 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front disks worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,834 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disks worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,301 miles

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

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

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

both front inner wheel rims damaged

noise from offside front wheel when rotating - further investigation required

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,551 miles

Both front inner wheel rims damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,813 miles

damaged to o/s/f and n/s/f road rim inner or rim and n/s/r

n/s/r and o/s/r indicator starting to fade to white

o/s/f tyre tread wearing uneven bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,241 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 41,237 miles

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

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)

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

damaged to n/s/f and o/s/f road rims (inner of rim)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,351 miles

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

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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BU02 VHP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver 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 BU02 VHP, 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 BU02 VHP registered?

BU02 VHP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 VHP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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