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PN52 UUY

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,716 mi
Last recorded83,716 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 UUY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 83,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 83,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,213 miles

Front corrosion on suspension

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 17 Oct 2024 83,200 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front corrosion on suspension

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,596 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 76,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 72,758 miles

both rear tyres has slight wear on central tread

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,357 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 64,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,925 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 62,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,572 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,780 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,882 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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PN52 UUY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PN52 UUY, 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 PN52 UUY registered?

PN52 UUY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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