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RV52 OOG

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,226 mi
Last recorded32,226 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 OOG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 32,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 29,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 28,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 26,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,253 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat rail slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,246 miles

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

N/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat rail slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat rail starting to corrode

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (bottom bush) (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,550 miles

both front tyres cracking.

rear no.plate corroding.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,435 miles

rear no.plate corroding.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 6,554 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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RV52 OOG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RV52 OOG, 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 RV52 OOG registered?

RV52 OOG is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is RV52 OOG safe to buy?

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