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AO52 NKC

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,240 mi
Last recorded56,240 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NKC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 56,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,068 miles

Front suspension components are slightly corroded

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

Rear suspension is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog light slightlty discoloured (pink)

Fail 4 Mar 2022 35,320 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog light slightlty discoloured (pink)

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,977 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,384 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 15,384 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 14,012 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,307 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 12,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 6,514 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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AO52 NKC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 49,367 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 AO52 NKC, 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 24 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 AO52 NKC registered?

AO52 NKC is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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