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BV52 XRZ

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XRZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,829 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 95,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.9 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.5% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 350ppm (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,796 miles

corrosion at n/s/f brake pipe

front brake discs pitted

highline brake light inop

wear at o/s/f anti roll bar dust cover

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

o/s & n/s/r shockabsorber dirt shields fouling tyres

top engine cover missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,543 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from turbo feed or return pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,188 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 87,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,148 miles

front discs corroded & worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,983 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,983 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 57,907 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has got a cut but it is not deep enough to reach the ply

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,907 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has got a cut but it is not deep enough to reach the ply

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,373 miles

o/s/f tyre is wearing on its inner edge of the tread

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,222 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 42,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside 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
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BV52 XRZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV52 XRZ, 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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BV52 XRZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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