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KU52 OGJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,214 mi
Last recorded24,214 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 24,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 23,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 22,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 21,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall has several cuts/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 20,182 miles

Front top mounts noisy

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 13,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,195 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 12,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 10,339 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,410 miles

puncture in nearside rear tyre

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 OGJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

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

Is KU52 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 OGJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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