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AK52 HWH

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,811 mi
Last recorded66,811 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HWH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 66,546 miles

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,040 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , reswtricting views

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related ?

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,778 miles

Fuel cap seal Perished / Cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor ring corroded & split (1.6 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,831 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Steering ; Play steering arm inner joint , Offside front

Windscreen wiper blade defective 1 splitting , 1 incomplete (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 61,831 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm balding (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on axle at clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing area on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering ; Play steering arm inner joint , Offside front

Windscreen wiper blade defective 1 splitting , 1 incomplete (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,849 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , see printout

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold , 1 stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine sump heavily corroded , may develop a leak

Note ; Various covers & , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 25 Jun 2019 55,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brakes ; Imbalance , see printout

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold , 1 stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine sump heavily corroded , may develop a leak

Note ; Various covers & , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,513 miles

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum

Note ; Battery is discharged

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; Lower ball joint dust seal has a minor split , Offside front

Tyres ; *** Nearside front cracking at edge of tread , suspect close to ply / cords , recommend replace

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,818 miles

Fuel system ; Fuel cap seal cracking

Lighting ; Lamp lense damaged , o/s/r

Suspension ; Shock absorbers corroded , Front & Rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 12 % , Rear 14 % & Parking brakes 24 %

Corrosion ; Area at o/s door step

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,972 miles

Front Disc brakes pitted

Offside Front Door shut / sill corroded

Offside Rear Lamp lense broken

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 29 Jun 2015 53,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor corrosion offside door shut/sill

offside rear light lense damaged

wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,584 miles

minor corrosion offside door shut/sill

offside rear light lense damaged

wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,751 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,747 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 50,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 75% of under body inclueding components due to the above .

Fail 28 May 2014 50,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 75% of under body inclueding components due to the above .

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,698 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 48,695 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 May 2012 45,648 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 45,648 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 44,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 40,332 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 40,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 34,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,297 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 31,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,712 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,691 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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AK52 HWH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AK52 HWH, 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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AK52 HWH is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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