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HN52 NVL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,459 mi
Last recorded64,459 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 NVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,459 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,454 miles

Emissions not tested obvious excessive blue smoke when accelerating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 62,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,882 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 59,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,949 miles

front brake disc rusted

n/side rear tyre wearing on outside

o/side front tyre wearing on outside

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,949 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake disc rusted

n/side rear tyre wearing on outside

o/side front tyre wearing on outside

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,488 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 54,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,445 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,445 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,851 miles

both headlights in poor condition

number plate light poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,183 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 42,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,833 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,792 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 25,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front tyres wearing on inside

slight play in n/side front wheel bearing

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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HN52 NVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN52 NVL, 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 HN52 NVL registered?

HN52 NVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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