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2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet 0.7L Petrol · MT02 CXR

MT02 CXR

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet (0.7L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 80,152 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) CABRIOLET
Year / Origin
2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
80,152 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
698cc

MT02 CXR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
  • 80,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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IMPORTED RECORD

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Original UK specification vehicle. No import markers found.

First registered by authorized UK dealer network.

Type Approval:e1*2007/46*1947*
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EXPORTED MARKER

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Vehicle not flagged for export. Clean UK domestic status.

Eligible for standard UK road tax & transfer.

Export Status:NOT EXPORTED
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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No scrapping notification on DVLA master record.

Vehicle remains recognized as live roadworthy register.

ATF Disposal Marker:NONE RECORDED
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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MT02 CXR Mileage History

  1. 03/03/202276,183 mi
  2. 23/03/202376,192 mi+9 mi
  3. 11/04/202479,820 mi+3,628 mi
  4. 12/05/202680,152 mi+332 mi
  5. 22/05/202680,152 mi

Average of roughly 941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MT02 CXR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 22:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Smart (Mcc) Cabriolet (MT02 CXR) between March 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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