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CE52 XNW

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XNW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,373 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

condition of off side front headlamp aim

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,290 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,121 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 71,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust tail-pipe missing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 66,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,133 miles

O/S/R spring broken at extreme end but still seated correctly

Very slight binding of O/S/R wheel and slightly less efficiency.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,499 miles

front brakepads 3/4 worn ( o/s outer)

Pass 18 May 2010 52,440 miles

all of underside covered in plastic trays inspection very difficult

Fail 17 May 2010 52,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all of underside covered in plastic trays inspection very difficult

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,625 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,625 miles

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

Advise nsf osf shock absorber gaitors poor condition!

Advise nsr gearbox drive shaft seal has slight seapage may need attention at a later date

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 31,587 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 22,642 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
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CE52 XNW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE52 XNW, 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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What year was CE52 XNW registered?

CE52 XNW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CE52 XNW safe to buy?

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