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GU52 XOD

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XOD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 98,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,657 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,927 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,600 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,748 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 71,664 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges recommend tracking

monitor rear tyre wear starting to wear low n/s/r tyre lowest

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend tracking

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge nearing limit

Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,740 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend tracking

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge nearing limit

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,020 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 55,018 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread getting low and shows perishing and cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,253 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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GU52 XOD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

GU52 XOD is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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