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HN52 NUE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 NUE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 99,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 95,152 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 4 May 2018 95,152 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothsides (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working bothsides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken both side (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 86,140 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 86,140 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2016 77,364 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 77,364 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,456 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,456 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,800 miles

Offside & nearside stub axles heavily corroded

Offside front track rod end rubber split

Offside rear hub cap missing

Offside seat belt twisted

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Some play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Offside & nearside stub axles heavily corroded

Offside front track rod end rubber split

Offside rear hub cap missing

Offside seat belt twisted

Offside side repeater and both rear indicators fading

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Some play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front track rod end boot split.

oil leak from turbo.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,639 miles

both driveshaft oilseals leaking.

nearside front lower ball joint boot split.

oil leak from engine.

screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,864 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 28,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,503 miles

CRACKS/SPLITS APPEARING IN O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 18 Jul 2006 20,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,362 miles

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

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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HN52 NUE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN52 NUE, 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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HN52 NUE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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