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FD52 FKT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 FKT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak / o/s/f spring corroding / nail in n/s/r tyre / both rear shock bottom bushes wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2018 119,787 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre / under covers fitted / rear shock bottom bushes wearing / o/s/f spring corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2018 119,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nail in n/s/r tyre / under covers fitted / rear shock bottom bushes wearing / o/s/f spring corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,186 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT OIL LEAK /

Pass 25 Apr 2015 113,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 105,337 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 105,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 96,307 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 96,168 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 85,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 65,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,030 miles

rear number plate poor security

Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,623 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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FD52 FKT 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 78.9%.

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 FD52 FKT, 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 FD52 FKT registered?

FD52 FKT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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