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BU02 VJM

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VJM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 40,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,586 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,881 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 13 Apr 2017 35,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres rubbing on shocker outer plastic case

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres rubbing on shocker outer plastic case

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,728 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,893 miles

145/65/15fitted front 175/55/15 fitted rear

covers fitted on car

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 May 2012 20,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 17,639 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 15,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,152 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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BU02 VJM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU02 VJM, 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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BU02 VJM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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