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FE52 EXA

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 EXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010
Fail 1 Sep 2010

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,532 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,497 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,497 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,719 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 39,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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
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FE52 EXA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FE52 EXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE52 EXA?

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What year was FE52 EXA registered?

FE52 EXA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 EXA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE52 EXA have outstanding finance?

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