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KU52 NWR

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,932 mi
Last recorded77,932 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 NWR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,932 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 77,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1755515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 76,782 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,561 miles

Plastic covers underneath car

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective and engine ()

Offside Rear tyre is showing signs of perishing

front coil spring n/s o/s corroded at tops

unable to check fluids and other components with out dismantling

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate dash light does not come on (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective and engine ()

Offside Rear tyre is showing signs of perishing

unable to check fluids and other components with out dismantling

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,815 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,942 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,347 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 57,344 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,072 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,473 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,356 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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KU52 NWR is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU52 NWR, 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 KU52 NWR registered?

KU52 NWR is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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