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W52 OUF

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,153 mi
Last recorded126,153 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 OUF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 126,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

high level stop poor

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 119,242 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 119,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

1 high level stop inop

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

larg plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 113,845 miles

all brake pipes from front to rear have corrosion

both front leaf spring bushes are slightly perished

both front tyres are slightly perished

both the rear strut lower bushes are slightly worn & perished

chip outside zoneA & the swept area of the windscreen

engine oil sump pan has surface corrosion

front brake discs are worn & corroded

front brake pads are worn thin

offside front indicator bulb is slightly discoloured

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside power steering rack gaiter is rubbing on a coolant hose

offside rear tyre valve stem is perished

oil leak from the turbo oil seal

small chip within zoneA of the windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 113,845 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all brake pipes from front to rear have corrosion

both front leaf spring bushes are slightly perished

both front tyres are slightly perished

both the rear strut lower bushes are slightly worn & perished

chip outside zoneA & the swept area of the windscreen

engine oil sump pan has surface corrosion

front brake discs are worn & corroded

front brake pads are worn thin

offside front indicator bulb is slightly discoloured

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside power steering rack gaiter is rubbing on a coolant hose

offside rear tyre valve stem is perished

oil leak from the turbo oil seal

small chip within zoneA of the windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 105,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,761 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 95,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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W52 OUF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 73,202 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 W52 OUF, 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 26 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 W52 OUF registered?

W52 OUF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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