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BU02 VMH

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,591 mi
Last recorded75,591 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 75,591 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 73,157 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 68,818 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 68,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 63,870 miles

slight roughness from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2013 60,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 56,962 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 52,302 miles

both headlight patterns

fuel cap seal

Pass 19 May 2010 47,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 47,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 41,266 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2008 33,597 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 May 2007 27,260 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2006 22,322 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 22,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2005 17,180 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 VMH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMH, 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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What year was BU02 VMH registered?

BU02 VMH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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