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MW52 VMM

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,359 mi
Last recorded121,359 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VMM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 121,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,327 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,714 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,930 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,775 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre wearing close on the inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,152 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,724 miles

near side front suspension top mount seized

Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front suspension top mount seized

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,157 miles

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

o/s front bumper accident damadged

Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,145 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s front bumper accident damadged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,467 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 82,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 73,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,228 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,641 miles

multiple bushes feel slightly weak

Fail 7 Dec 2007 44,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

multiple bushes feel slightly weak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,738 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 39,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 2 May 2006 39,008 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 39,008 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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MW52 VMM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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 MW52 VMM, 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 23 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 MW52 VMM registered?

MW52 VMM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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