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FE52 EXH

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 EXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,719 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 83,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,579 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with brake lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with brake lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,423 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,838 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fende rindicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fender indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear engine has no fan belt

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 74,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 74,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,354 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,488 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

3. Offside hand brake efficiency is low.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,821 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f o/s/f coil springs corroded

o/s/f water hose rubbing on steering rack

slight exhaust leak

slight pitting to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,048 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside front brake disc slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside front brake disc slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,259 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,259 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,609 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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FE52 EXH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE52 EXH, 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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FE52 EXH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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