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GJ02 UNY

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,266 mi
Last recorded62,266 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 UNY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,266 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,875 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)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,590 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 61,584 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)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,044 miles

Lamda sensor cracked

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,579 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,579 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 37,676 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 37,676 miles

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

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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GJ02 UNY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ02 UNY, 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 GJ02 UNY registered?

GJ02 UNY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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