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JC52 MCC

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC52 MCC
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016
Fail 22 Aug 2016

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,549 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

Fail 22 Aug 2015 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,930 miles

both rear antirollbar link arm have slight play.

Fail 23 Aug 2014 46,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear antirollbar link arm have slight play.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,355 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,224 miles

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,918 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 38,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2009 34,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,875 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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JC52 MCC is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JC52 MCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JC52 MCC registered?

JC52 MCC is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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