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BD52 KSV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 59,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 58,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 56,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 56,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,648 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 54,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,907 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,357 miles

slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers split but still clear screen

Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,421 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,340 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 24,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,451 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limit on 1 spot of tread

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,266 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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BD52 KSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 BD52 KSV, 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.

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What year was BD52 KSV registered?

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

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