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F1 CHH

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,160 mi
Last recorded56,160 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 CHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 42,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,679 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 24,679 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,397 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,968 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,522 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 10,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r upper side light inoprative

Pass 22 Nov 2006 8,457 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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F1 CHH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F1 CHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F1 CHH registered?

F1 CHH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is F1 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 CHH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F1 CHH have outstanding finance?

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