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YP52 ECX

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,552 mi
Last recorded50,552 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 ECX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 50,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 50,547 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation has air in the system brakes pump up (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,445 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 41,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,185 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 39,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,691 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 36,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,553 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,618 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 31,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 20,118 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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YP52 ECX 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

YP52 ECX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is YP52 ECX safe to buy?

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