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BV52 XTK

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,107 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 50,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 50,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 49,537 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 49,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted bead edge.,and where rim is damaged,it is making tyre slightly bulge,.tyre needs taking off then rim straightened then tyre re fitted,, (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,788 miles

at least 2 light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

front service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front brake disc inner face shows corrosion.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 22%.

service brake pedal shows travel.

temporary type fuel filler cap fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 46,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,728 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Note tyre size=175/55/15 (77t)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,067 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,063 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2010 41,869 miles

both front tyres spliting but not showing cords and just above wear bars

Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,530 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,006 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XTK is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XTK, 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 XTK is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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