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YP52 ECF

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,844 mi
Last recorded103,844 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 ECF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,844 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door damaged slightly

Nearside Rear wing damaged slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2022 103,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door damaged slightly

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

Nearside Rear wing damaged slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,488 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 93,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 93,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,051 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,117 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper perished

offside front headlamp worn inside

Fail 8 May 2015 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split

Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,215 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,944 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 68,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,965 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

high front brake application (23%)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 50,964 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

high front brake application (23%)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,115 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 21,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,899 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 15,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 10,216 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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YP52 ECF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP52 ECF, 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 YP52 ECF registered?

YP52 ECF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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