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FY52 PZO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,686 mi
Last recorded53,686 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 PZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 53,686 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 53,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,915 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 41,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,678 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 34,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 30,061 miles

surface cracks in both front tyres. surface cracks in offside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,765 miles

Front Both sides tyres cracking in tread to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre splitting inner sidewall

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,231 miles

Both sides front tyres cracking on edges

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

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

Slight cracking on both sides rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,447 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,203 miles

Both sides forn tyres cracking in sidewall to tread

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 11,208 miles

Front tyres splitting on outer treads

Pass 7 Jan 2011 6,373 miles

Underside covered over with plastic

Pass 12 Jan 2010 5,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,306 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 3,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 2,581 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 PZO 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 84.2%.

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 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 PZO, 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 FY52 PZO registered?

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

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