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BF52 DHP

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,560 mi
Last recorded42,560 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 DHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,560 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,272 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,176 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,544 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 41,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,482 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 38,392 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,816 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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BF52 DHP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BF52 DHP, 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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BF52 DHP is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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