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LG52 LDF

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,527 mi
Last recorded72,527 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 LDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,307 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,568 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,595 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 43,476 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 37,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 28,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,485 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,836 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 24,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,480 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 22,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,760 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up

offside front tyre cracking up

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,597 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 19,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,206 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,769 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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LG52 LDF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 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 LG52 LDF, 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 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG52 LDF registered?

LG52 LDF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is LG52 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 LDF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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