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AV52 PZZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,566 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 59,566 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 58,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,745 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 54,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 33,865 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,886 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 28,200 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges,rear no plate fixing dete riorating

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,125 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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AV52 PZZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV52 PZZ, 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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What year was AV52 PZZ registered?

AV52 PZZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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