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CE02 PWO

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,438 mi
Last recorded111,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 PWO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,586 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 105,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 95,598 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake outer casing starting to deteriorate

slight play detected in offside front steering arm/track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,598 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake outer casing starting to deteriorate

slight play detected in offside front steering arm/track rod end

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,463 miles

light switch

Fail 20 Aug 2012 79,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light staying on

light switch

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,733 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,044 miles

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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CE02 PWO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE02 PWO, 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 CE02 PWO registered?

CE02 PWO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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