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GK51 OVL

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,037 mi
Last recorded83,037 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,359 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

mil light on

Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,824 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 65,799 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert probe as rear box seems blocked (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,330 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front discs in poor condition

general corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front discs in poor condition

general corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 61,038 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,005 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 54,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,421 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 50,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 39,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,934 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,589 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 13,939 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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GK51 OVL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GK51 OVL, 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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GK51 OVL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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