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FM52 GPV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,746 mi
Last recorded50,746 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 GPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,746 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear small cut in tyre no cords visable

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,928 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 42,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills have plastic covers on them,cannot see inner brake pad life,

Fail 8 Nov 2013 37,772 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills have plastic covers on them,cannot see inner brake pad life,

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,190 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are badly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 30,852 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,842 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,021 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 13,674 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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FM52 GPV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM52 GPV, 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 FM52 GPV registered?

FM52 GPV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 GPV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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