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GU52 ZYX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,583 mi
Last recorded72,583 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ZYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2013 72,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,918 miles

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

offside front tyre, quite worn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 65,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre, quite worn

Pass 24 Sep 2011 59,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,931 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,443 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 52,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2009 51,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 51,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 8 Oct 2007 41,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,231 miles

slight play to offside front lower swivel

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 ZYX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

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

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