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MK52 SVE

2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,482 mi
Last recorded73,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster52,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 SVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,482 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 73,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle began to overheat during bet. aborted to prevent damage to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,155 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

spongy brake pedal

Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 56,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,902 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,656 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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MK52 SVE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK52 SVE, 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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MK52 SVE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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