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DG52 NVU

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,787 mi
Last recorded59,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,787 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general early signs of corrosion to the underbody and components what arnt obscured by undertrays

Fail 22 Jul 2014 59,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has had to the oil topped up before test

general early signs of corrosion to the underbody and components what arnt obscured by undertrays

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,270 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,655 miles

off side rear tyre sidewall slight damage

rear number plate discolour

Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,682 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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DG52 NVU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DG52 NVU, 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 DG52 NVU registered?

DG52 NVU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is DG52 NVU safe to buy?

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