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GX02 SZT

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,619 mi
Last recorded48,619 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SZT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,619 miles

can smell fuel but cant see a leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,695 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,695 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 40,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy surface rust to most suspension components

Fail 22 May 2012 40,538 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy surface rust to most suspension components

n/s front brake disc heavaly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2010 35,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,730 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,097 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,201 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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GX02 SZT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX02 SZT, 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 GX02 SZT registered?

GX02 SZT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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