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BN52 HYP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,248 mi
Last recorded66,248 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,884 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,242 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,507 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,387 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 22,336 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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BN52 HYP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN52 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

BN52 HYP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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