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BV52 XRW

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XRW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,174 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,887 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,422 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,232 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,005 miles

both rear tyres 1.6 mm tread depth legal limit

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to front brake discs on inner face on outer edge

full vehicle under tray fitted

minor oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn heavely on inner edge

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f shockabsorber pistons

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,668 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,664 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,425 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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BV52 XRW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV52 XRW, 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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What year was BV52 XRW registered?

BV52 XRW is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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