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BN52 HYK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,851 mi
Last recorded66,851 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HYK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 66,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 64,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 60,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play present (only noticable on power plates) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and missing but exhaust emissions not affected and exhaust still secure

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,714 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe missing but system still effective

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,380 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,899 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,807 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 45,807 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,541 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres badly cracked around outer shoulder full circumference no reinforcement visible at time of test but advise replacement

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,157 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 22,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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BN52 HYK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN52 HYK, 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 BN52 HYK registered?

BN52 HYK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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