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FY02 LPF

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,050 mi
Last recorded36,050 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 LPF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,050 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 36,050 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running, no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,820 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 34,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,421 miles

O/S door mirror lens is held with tape

O/S rear tyre is perishing in the tread

Fail 17 Jan 2017 33,421 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/S door mirror lens is held with tape

O/S rear tyre is perishing in the tread

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has some perishing and cracking on the inner wall

Fail 22 Jan 2015 30,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,988 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 29,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face, Advise replacement

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 28,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs corroded and marked

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,792 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,780 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 14,780 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,588 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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FY02 LPF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY02 LPF, 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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FY02 LPF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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