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BU02 VMK

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil sump corroded slightly leaking oil

Fail 12 Feb 2014 68,128 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil sump corroded slightly leaking oil

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,111 miles

one of high level brake lights not working

Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,669 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 42,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,030 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 38,028 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 31,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 25,609 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 25,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,627 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 VMK is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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