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MM52 AMO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,045 mi
Last recorded180,045 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 AMO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 180,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 180,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 177,868 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hubs slightly corroded

full undertray fitted

underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 175,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 172,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 169,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 161,731 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 161,721 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions test required upon retest (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,730 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,091 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,318 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,745 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,312 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 61,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,108 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 28,806 miles

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

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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MM52 AMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM52 AMO, 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 MM52 AMO registered?

MM52 AMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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