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AF52 NZU

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,541 mi
Last recorded80,541 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 80,537 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,072 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,645 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,340 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,604 miles

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Dec 2017 55,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,675 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 50,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,960 miles

Deterioration of both front brake discs ( inner face)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,378 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs fouling on shields

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc inner facings corroding.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,742 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO LOOSE COLOUR.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,775 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 33,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,567 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

footbrake has long travel

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,249 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AF52 NZU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 47,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 NZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 NZU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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