MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe missing
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high viz (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust tail pipe missing
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high viz (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe missing
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear service brake weak
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorating
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorating
both front lower ball joint dust covers damaged
front pads low
nearside rear tyre cracked heavily on inner sidewall
offside rear tyre close to limit
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front lower ball joint dust covers damaged
front pads low
nearside rear tyre cracked heavily on inner sidewall
offside rear tyre close to limit
rear number plate deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front grille insecure
n/s rear tyre innner sidewall perished and cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front grille insecure
n/s rear tyre innner sidewall perished and cracked
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge but tread not cut as deep
slight play in nearside front top shock mount
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge but tread not cut as deep
slight play in nearside front top shock mount
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
chip to screen
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
chip to screen
front inner pads look on limit
slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
front discs worn
n/s/f tyre low on pressure and cuts to tread
plastic undertrays fitted
play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
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WJ52 OWC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WJ52 OWC, 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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WJ52 OWC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 October 2002.
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