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AO52 NKD

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NKD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,883 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 87,883 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,945 miles

All steel brake pipes covered in protective grease

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,966 miles

fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,816 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside rear ABS ring split

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,102 miles

Both front tyres just under 3mm

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,989 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,872 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,271 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 70,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,507 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,448 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low and slightly distorted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,888 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,178 miles

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,324 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 16,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Sep 2005 16,849 miles

front pads starting to get low

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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AO52 NKD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AO52 NKD, 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 AO52 NKD registered?

AO52 NKD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AO52 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 NKD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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