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KU52 OET

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OET
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 94,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 91,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 82,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 80,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,123 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,974 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust tail pipe missing and blowing on to bumper and tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,843 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,843 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,974 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,592 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,187 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 27,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,616 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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KU52 OET is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KU52 OET registered?

KU52 OET is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is KU52 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 OET shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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