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AF52 NZC

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,538 mi
Last recorded44,538 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,538 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,441 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

airbag light remains on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,642 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 29,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,761 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,733 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight bulge in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2005 16,131 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AF52 NZC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 49,367 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 NZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 NZC registered?

AF52 NZC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AF52 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 NZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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