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DG52 NYT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,488 mi
Last recorded42,488 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 42,488 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 42,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor wire broken / cut (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 42,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 42,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge / side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 42,206 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens slight misting inside

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly streaky

cant see front pads through wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 41,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 41,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,045 miles

eml light on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,045 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,013 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,265 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 24,608 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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DG52 NYT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG52 NYT, 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 DG52 NYT registered?

DG52 NYT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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