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GU52 XJA

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,775 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wider than recommended size for rims

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wider than recommended size for rims

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front tyres too wide for rims

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,054 miles

front tyres appear too wide for rims

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,054 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front tyres appear too wide for rims

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,790 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,699 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,661 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 42,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,436 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,962 miles

Due to design unable toaccess front under bonnet

Fail 8 Mar 2006 21,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Due to design unable to access front under bonnet.

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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GU52 XJA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU52 XJA, 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 GU52 XJA registered?

GU52 XJA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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