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MK52 SHJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,363 mi
Last recorded68,363 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 SHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,143 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,766 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 19,766 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 18,712 miles

1-o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall 2- oil leaking onto o/s/r of subframe close to tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,712 miles

1-o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall 2- oil leaking onto o/s/r of subframe close to tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,242 miles

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

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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MK52 SHJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK52 SHJ, 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 MK52 SHJ registered?

MK52 SHJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 September 2002.

Is MK52 SHJ safe to buy?

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