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FD52 FKM

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

35,955 mi
Last recorded35,955 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 FKM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 35,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inculding rear axle and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under tray fitted

surface rust/corrosion to underbody and componenets

tested in wet onditions

Fail 4 Dec 2024 35,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

tested in wet onditions

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inculding rear axle and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under tray fitted

surface rust/corrosion to underbody and componenets

Fail 4 Nov 2024 35,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror loose

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 31,312 miles

CAR GOT GENERAL AGE RELATED RUST UNDER NEATH

Pass 8 Dec 2022 30,785 miles

corrosion too suspension component

Pass 10 Dec 2021 30,586 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2020 30,413 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,386 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 29,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,067 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 28,369 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,043 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 27,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,201 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,342 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 23,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,124 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,975 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 21,975 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,873 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 19,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,567 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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FD52 FKM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FD52 FKM, 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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FD52 FKM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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