MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs corroded on inner faces and brake pads getting low
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre outer sidewall cut (not to cord)
rear wiper blade split and smearing
nearside rear tyre heavily splitting on outer sidewall
offside rear tyre starting to split on outer sidewall
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking
both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking
both front wiper blades torn
both rear tyres perishing/splitting
petrol cap seal splitting
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MR52 ART is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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 MR52 ART, 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 22 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 MR52 ART registered?
MR52 ART is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is MR52 ART safe to buy?
The MOT history for MR52 ART shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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