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RN52 KDX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,317 mi
Last recorded108,317 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,229 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,816 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,929 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 89,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 87,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,618 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,833 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 59,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,154 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 53,123 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 47,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,412 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,104 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 KDX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX registered?

RN52 KDX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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