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YJ52 KJR

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,059 mi
Last recorded54,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 KJR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,685 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 52,685 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 52,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,286 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 51,286 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,069 miles

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

both front tyres cracking badly

Fail 19 Nov 2014 50,069 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking badly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking badly

Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,492 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking badly

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing and cracking(no cords exposed)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing and cracking(no cords exposed)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,983 miles

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

engine oil pan (sump) corroded and leaking

slight travel felt in foot pedal

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,993 miles

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,049 miles

slight corrosion to front disc,s

Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to front disc,s

Pass 2 May 2008 32,080 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 32,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 21,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,102 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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YJ52 KJR is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black 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 YJ52 KJR, 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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YJ52 KJR is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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