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AO52 OUN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

46,894 mi
Last recorded46,894 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OUN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 46,894 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 46,889 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 45,425 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,752 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 42,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,653 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 40,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 38,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 37,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,540 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 35,536 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,120 miles

Engine sump corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,014 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 31,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 30,104 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 30,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 May 2013 28,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,883 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 26,492 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,108 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 201,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,572 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,115 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 OUN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 OUN, 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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AO52 OUN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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