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AV52 PZW

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,045 mi
Last recorded48,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 47,938 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 43,454 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 43,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,652 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 41,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,274 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 39,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,387 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,598 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,946 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread has started to seperate...no cords exposed

N/S/R Tyre has a cut in the sidewall....no cords exposed

O/S/F Tyre tread has started to seperate...no cords exposed

Fail 31 Jan 2012 26,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,660 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,165 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,314 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AV52 PZW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 PZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV52 PZW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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