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DG52 NYX

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,848 mi
Last recorded75,848 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,848 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,277 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,882 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Fuel cap seal has started to split

Head lights require adjustment

Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs are corroded

Fuel cap seal has started to split

Head lights require adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,918 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,802 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Apr 2013 39,509 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 32,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 24,985 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2010 20,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 17,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,406 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,631 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 NYX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NYX, 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 NYX registered?

DG52 NYX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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