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AK52 HVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,231 mi
Last recorded54,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,231 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,888 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Sump corroded & porous. ()

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,813 miles

Engine Oil Sump heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,791 miles

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ALL Wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,462 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 47,612 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 47,612 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,309 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 41,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2011 32,917 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs heavily worn, with pitted edges.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,917 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs heavily worn, with pitted edges.

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

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

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

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

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

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,571 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 5 Dec 2009 12,817 miles

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

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

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,352 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,908 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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AK52 HVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 HVJ, 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 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 HVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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