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KU52 OCG

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OCG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 60,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,578 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 55,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 54,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,772 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,729 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,271 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 46,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,617 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 OCG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 OCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU52 OCG registered?

KU52 OCG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KU52 OCG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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