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GY52 AAK

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 AAK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 75,896 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,823 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 57,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,904 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,741 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 46,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,933 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)

oil leak (o/s + n/s drive shaft oil seals)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,949 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak (n/s + o/s front drive shaft oil seals)

unable to turn of lights

Fail 22 Dec 2010 38,949 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak (n/s + o/s front drive shaft oil seals)

unable to turn of lights

Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,990 miles

front brake pads - worn low

front tyres - worn low - 2mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,155 miles

front tyres and offside rear have sections of tread at 2mm

Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 23,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

much of underside not inspected as covered by plastic shields

slight lip on front discs

Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,817 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,783 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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GY52 AAK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY52 AAK, 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.

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GY52 AAK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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