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KU52 OFC

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,290 mi
Last recorded56,290 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,465 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 55,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,536 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Side Repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Side Repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,545 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,958 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,661 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 45,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,767 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 41,757 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,758 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 26,409 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

Pass 27 Jan 2007 14,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 13,110 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OFC 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 60.9%.

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 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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

KU52 OFC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is KU52 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 OFC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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