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GJ52 HLM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,728 mi
Last recorded57,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 HLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,728 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Aug 2019 57,728 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 May 2018 57,458 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 56,880 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 56,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,582 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 56,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 55,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,132 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished,

Fail 3 Feb 2012 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished,

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,507 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,562 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,860 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 20,131 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,271 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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GJ52 HLM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ52 HLM, 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 GJ52 HLM registered?

GJ52 HLM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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