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AK52 HVW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,006 mi
Last recorded65,006 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,006 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 65,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 13 May 2021 60,397 miles

under body panels fitted

Fail 6 May 2021 60,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

under body panels fitted

Pass 4 May 2020 59,422 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 59,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 58,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 57,727 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,930 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 54,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 54,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,399 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 54,399 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 50,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,543 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish.

unable to fully inspect underside of car because of plastic under shields.

Fail 15 May 2009 35,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2009 35,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,714 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,403 miles

radiator hose fouling steering rack gaiter on full lock o/s

rear exhaust bracket broken and rattles

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,068 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 19,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 16,518 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 HVW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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