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KU52 NPZ

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 NPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,663 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 79,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bush casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 73,721 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,689 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,949 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF shocker dust cover split

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both TRE dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 72,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF shocker dust cover split

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both TRE dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,933 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 68,925 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The offside handbrake cable is in poor condition

The rear window is opaque

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,039 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,129 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,108 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 14,214 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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KU52 NPZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU52 NPZ, 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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KU52 NPZ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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