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AV52 KRF

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 KRF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 99,420 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 99,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,931 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 83,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,910 miles

wipers dont park

Fail 21 Jun 2011 66,910 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

wipers dont park

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,088 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,637 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s hand brake cable slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s hand brake cable slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,306 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 30,306 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,298 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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AV52 KRF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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 KRF, 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 23 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 KRF registered?

AV52 KRF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AV52 KRF safe to buy?

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