MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Light stalk a little sticky once putting on and off lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Light stalk a little sticky once putting on and off lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSF TYRE PERISHING
OSF ALLOY WHEEL BUCKLED
OSF WHEEL BEARING NOISY
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front vwheel bbearing noisey
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front brake disc are corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front brake disc are corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KG52 VDY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 KG52 VDY, 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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What year was KG52 VDY registered?
KG52 VDY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 January 2003.
Is KG52 VDY safe to buy?
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