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KG52 VDN

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,882 mi
Last recorded42,882 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VDN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,556 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 34,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low efficiency (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015
Fail 7 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,760 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper is damaged

o/s/f fog not working

Fail 30 Jun 2014 16,759 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light is on

front bumper is damaged

o/s/f fog not working

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 54,286 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 54,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,716 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,087 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,045 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,014 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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KG52 VDN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KG52 VDN, 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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What year was KG52 VDN registered?

KG52 VDN is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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