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BV52 XSG

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,240 mi
Last recorded45,240 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 45,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view driver door (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,195 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,195 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,195 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc are rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,715 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 29,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,121 miles

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

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 XSG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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