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BD52 KUN

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,310 mi
Last recorded23,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KUN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 23,310 miles

Minor play to n/s/f top mount

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 23,011 miles

Front Both tyres manufactured 2014

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Tyre manufactured 2012

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 22,657 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Manufacturers covers fitted to vehicle underside ,

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 22,274 miles

Manufacturers covers fitted to underside hindering full inspection

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 22,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 21,885 miles

Minor cracking to rear tyres

Pass 2 Jan 2020 21,620 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 21,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 20,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,980 miles

Both rear tyres perished on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 19,574 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted

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

Rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 3 Jan 2017 19,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Manufactures under trays fitted

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

Rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,171 miles

Manufacturers covers fitted to vehicle underside hindering full inspection

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 19,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Manufacturers covers fitted to vehicle underside hindering full inspection

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,868 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jan 2015 18,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,167 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,184 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 17,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 6,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 4,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 1,678 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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BD52 KUN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 BD52 KUN, 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.

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What year was BD52 KUN registered?

BD52 KUN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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