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AV52 NBO

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,734 mi
Last recorded104,734 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2026 104,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached arm front bush mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,904 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 102,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to no tailpipe on system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 93,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,858 miles

tail pipe missing off rear silencer

Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tail pipe missing off rear silencer

Pass 11 Sep 2021 86,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,623 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 82,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,678 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,280 miles

Petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,280 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,102 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,684 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,622 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 31,622 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,296 miles

front discs show corrosion and pitting

slight deterioration rear registration plate

Fail 11 Nov 2008 27,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs show corrosion and pitting

slight deterioration rear registration plate

Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 12,213 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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AV52 NBO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV52 NBO, 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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AV52 NBO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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