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BF52 UKD

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,233 mi
Last recorded31,233 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UKD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 31,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 31,233 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 27,108 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 27,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 23,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 3 Jan 2023 23,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,927 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 19,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 18,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 14,873 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 14,873 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 7,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 4,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 3,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 3,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 3,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 2,936 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 2,640 miles

STEERING RAM DAMP

Pass 29 Aug 2006 2,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 1,896 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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BF52 UKD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF52 UKD, 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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BF52 UKD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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