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CX52 YBY

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 YBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,234 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 73,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,514 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,196 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,259 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 54,259 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,266 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 49,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,848 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 45,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,587 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 41,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,232 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,210 miles

O/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,898 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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CX52 YBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX52 YBY, 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 CX52 YBY registered?

CX52 YBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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