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HJ52 UCP

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UCP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

undertrays cover underside of body

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,866 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,337 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,239 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 37,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,164 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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HJ52 UCP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 UCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ52 UCP registered?

HJ52 UCP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is HJ52 UCP safe to buy?

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