MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F SEATBELT BECOMING WORN.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/F SEATBELT BECOMING WORN.
FRONT DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON THE BACKS
N/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON THE BACKS
N/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEELBEARING.
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front brake discs worn
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
driver's seat belt becoming mishaped due to excessive twisting, care required to keep lower fastening straight
engine oil leak
offside inner cv gaiter split
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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AM52 MFA is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 AM52 MFA, 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 27 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 AM52 MFA registered?
AM52 MFA is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is AM52 MFA safe to buy?
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