CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU52 OEX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,396 mi
Last recorded66,396 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrded (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking edge of tread

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,381 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 43,415 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2012 43,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,406 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle possibly not fitted with a catalytic converter

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,908 miles

Bottom radiator hose rubbed rac k boot & worn very badly

Exhaust manifold stud broken off

N/S/R tyre on wear bars

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear bars

Oil leak

Wipers poor clearing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,908 miles

Bottom radiator hose rubbed rac k boot & worn very badly

Exhaust manifold stud broken off

N/S/R tyre on wear bars

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Wipers poor clearing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,555 miles

both the front wipers are smirey

nearside front seat belt has slightly frayed

parking brake warning lamp is not working

very small stone chips within zoneA of the windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 15,379 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 15,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU52 OEX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OEX, 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

How do I check the history of KU52 OEX?

You can check the full history of KU52 OEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU52 OEX registered?

KU52 OEX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is KU52 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 OEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU52 OEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU52 OEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.