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BD52 KVK

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,337 mi
Last recorded109,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KVK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 109,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,755 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 90,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre has a nail

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 84,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,682 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,647 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,680 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,694 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,871 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 45,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,901 miles

1 of high level brake light

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

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

Oil leak

wheel alignment?

Fail 15 Mar 2008 29,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 of high level brake light

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

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

Oil leak

wheel alignment?

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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BD52 KVK is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD52 KVK, 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 BD52 KVK registered?

BD52 KVK is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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