MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nail in tyre o/s/f and o/s/r ()
fuel cap seal perished
windscreen washers poor
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes n/s/r was lower (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in tyre o/s/f and o/s/r ()
fuel cap seal perished
windscreen washers poor
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
fuel cap seal starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
fuel cap seal starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuil cap washer cracked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuil cap washer cracked
unable to test some items due to covers
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All 4 tyres worn to the limit
Nail in offside front tyre
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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MW52 VME is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 MW52 VME, 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 MW52 VME registered?
MW52 VME is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 February 2003.
Is MW52 VME safe to buy?
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