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HLB 1T

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,724 mi
Last recorded36,724 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLB 1T
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 36,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 35,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,598 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 34,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14mm. perished. nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm. Perished. worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,649 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 22,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,238 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,171 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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HLB 1T is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HLB 1T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLB 1T registered?

HLB 1T is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is HLB 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLB 1T shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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