MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
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
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AK52 HWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK52 HWC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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