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CE52 UDS

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,532 mi
Last recorded69,532 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 UDS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,532 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,532 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,087 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

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

Fuel Cap Seal slightly cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2016 69,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

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

Fuel Cap Seal slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,274 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked and perrished advise replaced asap

nearside rear brake effort low compared to offside rear

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 29 Dec 2012 65,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked and perrished advise replaced asap

Pass 28 Dec 2011 60,824 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,276 miles

offside rear number plate bulb lens insucur

rear brake disc cooroded

rear pads worn 95%

Fail 31 Dec 2010 55,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear number plate bulb lens insucur

rear brake disc cooroded

rear pads worn 95%

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,566 miles

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

plastic cover under all of car

Fail 23 Dec 2008 46,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic cover under all of car

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,958 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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CE52 UDS is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 49,367 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 CE52 UDS, 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 24 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 CE52 UDS registered?

CE52 UDS is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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