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GU52 YHW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,642 mi
Last recorded89,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2012 76,252 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 76,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,081 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 76,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,893 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,490 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 59,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,615 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 47,605 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 YHW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

GU52 YHW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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