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MW52 VNK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,182 mi
Last recorded43,182 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VNK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,182 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 43,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,778 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 41,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,376 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 17,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 4,665 miles

advise n/s/f wing slifgt damage.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 3,764 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
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MW52 VNK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

MW52 VNK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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