MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,114 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed due to section blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front slight play in wheel
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight roughness when rotating wheel
under trays fitted not allowing full view of components
under trays fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
under trays fitted
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf wishbone rear inner bush worn but not excessively. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing is badly split and cable corroding.
Nearside Rear tyre punctured.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face. (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf wishbone rear inner bush worn but not excessively. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing is badly split and cable corroding.
Nearside Rear tyre punctured.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no. plates starting to deteriorate
O/S/F disc has patch of corrosion on inner face
Rear no. plate starting to deteriorate
Front no. plate starting to discolour, legible at present
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear no. plate staring to discolour, legible at present
Front no. plate starting to discolour, legible at present
Rear no. plate staring to discolour, legible at present
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?
Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK52 HVG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AK52 HVG, 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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What year was AK52 HVG registered?
AK52 HVG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 12 December 2002.
Is AK52 HVG safe to buy?
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