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GJ52 CUG

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,930 mi
Last recorded72,930 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,930 miles

amber warning light on dash

oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Apr 2013
Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,927 miles

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,131 miles

n/s/r abs ring cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,985 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,711 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 31,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GJ52 CUG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ52 CUG, 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 GJ52 CUG registered?

GJ52 CUG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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