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AO52 UNK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,445 mi
Last recorded56,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 56,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterioirated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,446 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,446 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,419 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 39,419 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 35,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,228 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 32,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,766 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,564 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 22,557 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,374 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 20,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,191 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 15,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UNK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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