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GU52 XOM

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,399 mi
Last recorded109,399 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XOM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 109,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Low air pressure. Inflated.

Pass 8 Mar 2025 109,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 108,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,478 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,478 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,525 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 67,276 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2014 61,542 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

nearside front tyre deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,308 miles

brake pipes above undertray

nearside front tyre deteriorated

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,696 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,156 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn

brake servo hose has been chaffing

slight weep from offside drive shaft seal

Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn

brake servo hose has been chaffing

slight weep from offside drive shaft seal

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,438 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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GU52 XOM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU52 XOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 XOM registered?

GU52 XOM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is GU52 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 XOM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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