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GU52 YHT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YHT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

odometer not illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2014 38,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,485 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Large belly pans fitted

Nearside and Offside rear shock lower shock bushs perishing

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,670 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,988 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 21,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,622 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,843 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,655 miles

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

slight perishing nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,777 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 10,777 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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 YHT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

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

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