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ET52 ADV

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,065 mi
Last recorded73,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 ADV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,769 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 71,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014

steel rim fitted to o/s/f

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,791 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,217 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre inner side walls cracked and perished

under vehicle protection fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,495 miles

both front shock absorbers dust covers perished

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to perish and crack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,607 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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ET52 ADV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ET52 ADV, 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 ET52 ADV registered?

ET52 ADV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is ET52 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 ADV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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