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K88 SOL

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,542 mi
Last recorded61,542 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 SOL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 61,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper and wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

Front shock absorber gaiters split, rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

O/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/f and rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal; limit 1.6 mm

Plastic under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Transmission noisy and leaking oil

Various engine oil leaks

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,454 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,208 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted as standard

Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted as standard

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 39,138 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

hi-level stop lamp incomplete(led unit mmissing).

n/s headslamp aim on low limit.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,138 miles

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

hi-level stop lamp incomplete(led unit mmissing).

n/s headslamp aim on low limit.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 36,062 miles

some perrish cracks in both front tyres.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 36,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

some perrish cracks in both front tyres.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 33,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some perrish cracks in both front tyres.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,476 miles

some perrish cracks in both front tyres.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 32,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

some perish cracks in both front tyres.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,056 miles

some perish cracks in both front tyres.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,757 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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K88 SOL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K88 SOL, 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 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K88 SOL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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