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GU52 YGX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,289 mi
Last recorded52,289 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 52,289 miles

slight play in steering Colum u j

Fail 8 May 2018 52,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 50,062 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 50,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. right hand side (6.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 45,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 43,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 39,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,522 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 34,462 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 32,916 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 32,916 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 31,246 miles

All four tyres sidewalls perished.

Both rear lower shock mountings perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap seal splitting.

Pass 21 May 2009 29,339 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting down

Fail 21 May 2009 29,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads appear to be getting down

Fail 23 May 2008 28,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2008 28,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 27,285 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 25,511 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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GU52 YGX 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 65%.

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 GU52 YGX, 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 GU52 YGX registered?

GU52 YGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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