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WK52 UPA

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,119 mi
Last recorded77,119 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,119 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,762 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 76,762 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,639 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 76,639 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 76,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,792 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,786 miles

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,981 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,462 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 70,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,125 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,507 miles

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 19 Oct 2006 25,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,480 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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WK52 UPA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WK52 UPA, 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 WK52 UPA registered?

WK52 UPA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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