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KU52 OGG

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,132 mi
Last recorded118,132 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OGG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 118,132 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and back both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 117,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 116,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 115,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 114,291 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 113,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,877 miles

Front Tyres cracked on walls

Fail 19 Aug 2014 97,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Tyres cracked on walls

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,963 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 88,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,532 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,278 miles

Advise:lower rear bumper loose & rattling

Advise:rear exhaust box mounting bracket rattling/noisey/loose & slight in outer casing of rear box

Advise:slight engine oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 82,271 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advise:lower rear bumper loose & rattling

Advise:rear exhaust box mounting bracket rattling/noisey/loose & slight in outer casing of rear box

Advise:slight engine oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,661 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,631 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,742 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 46,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers need replacing (worn to excess).Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers need replacing (worn to excess).Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 40,681 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,874 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 OGG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

KU52 OGG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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