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MW52 VMR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,978 mi
Last recorded88,978 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VMR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,912 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,989 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 85,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,948 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,865 miles

NSF Bottom Ball joint rubber boot has very slight split but no play

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

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)

Rear Wiper Blade worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Bottom Ball joint rubber boot has very slight split but no play

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper Blade worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 688,822 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,369 miles

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

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

rear number plat slightly dirty

Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,369 miles

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

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

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

rear number plat slightly dirty

Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,864 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 46,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,384 miles

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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MW52 VMR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW52 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

MW52 VMR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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