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DE51 ERT

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ERT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 68,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 64,730 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 64,727 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,599 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Fail 18 Jun 2018 64,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,422 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 63,409 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,328 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,657 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,655 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 50,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,539 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 49,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2010 49,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 49,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,181 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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DE51 ERT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE51 ERT, 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 DE51 ERT registered?

DE51 ERT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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