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RV52 WVU

2002 Mcc Smart

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart60,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WVU
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,752 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,179 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,806 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 82,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,164 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,328 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,498 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,500 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,495 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,252 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,769 miles

both windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,005 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,937 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,343 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,872 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,007 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,428 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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RV52 WVU is a 2002 Mcc Smart in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 60,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV52 WVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 WVU registered?

RV52 WVU is a 2002 Mcc Smart, first registered on 2 November 2002.

Is RV52 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 WVU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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