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KU52 OBC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,683 mi
Last recorded68,683 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,219 miles

gearbox oil leek

Fail 8 Mar 2011 16,219 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

gearbox oil leek

Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,464 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 14,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,173 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KU52 OBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 OBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU52 OBC registered?

KU52 OBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is KU52 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 OBC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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