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LG52 TMY

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 82,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,066 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 81,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,365 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,651 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,646 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,978 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,957 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,954 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,071 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm

Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,416 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 54,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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LG52 TMY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LG52 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG52 TMY registered?

LG52 TMY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LG52 TMY safe to buy?

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