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GU52 YHJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,284 mi
Last recorded40,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,624 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn and perished

Fail 18 Jul 2019 37,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,511 miles

front pads on limit

Fail 19 Jul 2018 35,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front pads on limit

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,252 miles

ball joint covers poor

front pads low

Fail 18 Jul 2017 33,219 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

ball joint covers poor

front pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,977 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 30,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,503 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 17,865 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,897 miles

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

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

brake pedal gaiter loose.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 11,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,634 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 4,521 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU52 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

GU52 YHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GU52 YHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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