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WF52 FZP

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FZP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,875 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion front suspion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,258 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,995 miles

Front both brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,956 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,606 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,751 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 75,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,156 miles

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

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

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

seal on fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,156 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

seal on fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,430 miles

cat test needed on emission test

headlight aim on lower line on beam tester

offside front suspension strut slightly misted with oil

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 40,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,306 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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WF52 FZP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF52 FZP, 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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WF52 FZP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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