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AO52 OTZ

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,818 mi
Last recorded48,818 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,117 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,795 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant hose rubbing rack gaiter

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,854 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 10,415 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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AO52 OTZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 OTZ registered?

AO52 OTZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AO52 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 OTZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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