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OE02 VHV

2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,709 mi
Last recorded85,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster52,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 VHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,483 miles

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,439 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 48,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,400 miles

N/S/F Bumper slightly damaged,

Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F Bumper slightly damaged,

Pass 24 Jul 2010 39,840 miles

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

o/s diff seal leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2010 39,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s diff seal leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,595 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,595 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,177 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 16,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s seat belts twisted

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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OE02 VHV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 52,439 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE02 VHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OE02 VHV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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