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HS52 AET

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,427 mi
Last recorded38,427 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 AET
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in track arm ball joint o/s/f

Fail 24 Jan 2013 33,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in track arm ball joint o/s/f

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,920 miles

splits on n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,723 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,723 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 22,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,614 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,305 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 14,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,081 miles

n/s rear no plate holder slightly insecure. slight play to o/s/f top shock absorber bush

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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HS52 AET is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HS52 AET, 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 HS52 AET registered?

HS52 AET is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is HS52 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 AET shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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