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RN52 EXL

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,712 mi
Last recorded100,712 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 EXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,712 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension surface rust and under body surface rust

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,570 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,683 miles

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

surface and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,667 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface and suspension rust

Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

suspension components corroded

underbody surface rust

Fail 27 Feb 2020 99,608 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

suspension components corroded

underbody surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,669 miles

surface rust on front suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,661 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

surface rust on front suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,683 miles

misting of oil under engine

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 85,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,765 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,476 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

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

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,282 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

poor visability through rear screen

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,942 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,282 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,413 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,847 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 41,215 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,669 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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RN52 EXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RN52 EXL, 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 RN52 EXL registered?

RN52 EXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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