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LV52 OEL

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,372 mi
Last recorded54,372 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 OEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 54,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,277 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,430 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,511 miles

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 30 Aug 2011 34,961 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,033 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,419 miles

Driver'd door has "dropped" and requires re-setting

Front suspension strut dust covers broken up and not effective

Near side park brake cable not secured to vehicle and had contact damage from the ground

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen is scratched on inside, as if with diamond on a ring - Advise repair or replacement

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,419 miles

Driver'd door has "dropped" and requires re-setting

Front suspension strut dust covers broken up and not effective

Near side park brake cable not secured to vehicle and had contact damage from the ground

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen is scratched on inside, as if with diamond on a ring - Advise repair or replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,382 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 21,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,646 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 5,283 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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LV52 OEL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV52 OEL, 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 LV52 OEL registered?

LV52 OEL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LV52 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 OEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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