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CV52 XTH

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,063 mi
Last recorded57,063 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XTH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 57,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,298 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 51,296 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,318 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 48,306 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 43,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,761 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 24,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,799 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 19,799 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,491 miles

front tyre walls in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2013 17,491 miles

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

front tyre walls in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2012 15,841 miles

all tyre walls cracking [n/s rear the worst]

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,334 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 14,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 11,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,603 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 7,298 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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CV52 XTH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CV52 XTH, 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 CV52 XTH registered?

CV52 XTH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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