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AM52 MFA

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,244 mi
Last recorded132,244 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 MFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 132,244 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 132,244 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 130,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 130,737 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 125,362 miles

N/S/F SEATBELT BECOMING WORN.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 125,962 miles

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.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,432 miles

FRONT DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON THE BACKS

N/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,608 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 102,608 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,518 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 92,518 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,760 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 85,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,295 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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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.

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