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AV52 KPO

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,033 mi
Last recorded133,033 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 KPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,033 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 78,182 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,690 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 77,685 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,418 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,441 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 76,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,177 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,168 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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AV52 KPO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV52 KPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV52 KPO registered?

AV52 KPO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AV52 KPO safe to buy?

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