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GU52 XOL

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,219 mi
Last recorded125,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XOL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,219 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 122,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 122,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 121,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,377 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,357 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 48,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 39,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

n\s\rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,628 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

n\s\rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,294 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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GU52 XOL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GU52 XOL, 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 GU52 XOL registered?

GU52 XOL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is GU52 XOL safe to buy?

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