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KU52 VRT

2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,061 mi
Last recorded71,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster52,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 VRT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to perish

washer jet damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,706 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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to perish

washer jet damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,805 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,491 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2008 32,191 miles

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

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

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

slightly long travel on footbrake - probably rear brake adjustment

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,122 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KU52 VRT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 52,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU52 VRT registered?

KU52 VRT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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