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AK52 HWC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,900 mi
Last recorded76,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,305 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,526 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,526 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,573 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front of vehicle loose signs of damage

nearside door doesnt fully open

petrol cap seal perished to limit

Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front of vehicle loose signs of damage

nearside door doesnt fully open

offside front headlight aim on lower limit

petrol cap seal perished to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2011 61,382 miles

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

nearside door fowling wing/front pannel damaged

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside door fowling wing/front pannel damaged

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,717 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,778 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,065 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 HWC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK52 HWC, 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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What year was AK52 HWC registered?

AK52 HWC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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