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FY52 PZN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,443 mi
Last recorded23,443 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 PZN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 23,443 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 23,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 23,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 22,879 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing / corroded off

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2022 22,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,761 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 20,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 20,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 17,915 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 17,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 14,890 miles

Front Both sides slight cracking in sidewall

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,122 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer splitting

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 8,818 miles

O/s rear handbrake cable outer splitting

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

Slight cracking on outer edges of both front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 6,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off-side rear parking brake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 4 Jan 2013 6,216 miles

offside rear handbrake cable casing split...

Pass 9 Jan 2012 6,072 miles

offside rear handbrake cable split...

Pass 6 Jan 2011 5,903 miles

offside rear handbrake cable casing split...

Pass 15 Jan 2010 5,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 5,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 4,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 4,059 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 4,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 3,028 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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FY52 PZN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY52 PZN, 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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FY52 PZN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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