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BD52 KRV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,321 mi
Last recorded92,321 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,766 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 84,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,658 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,905 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear puncture

Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,685 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 49,574 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,323 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on inside wall (unable to see ply)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2010 45,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on inside wall (unable to see ply)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,711 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 40,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s seat belt twisted

Fail 24 Jan 2008 34,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,512 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 29,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

wear front pads

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,716 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 23,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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BD52 KRV is a 2003 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 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 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 BD52 KRV, 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 23 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 BD52 KRV registered?

BD52 KRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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