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MW52 VNX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,417 mi
Last recorded81,417 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VNX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,248 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 81,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 81,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,914 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 74,220 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 74,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,971 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Nov 2015 87,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,650 miles

slight play in osf suspension top mount

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Oct 2012 41,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osf tyre wearing low

slight play in osf suspension top mount

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,418 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,689 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 38,687 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,938 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 10,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,088 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 8,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 4,566 miles

nearside inner cv boot is splitt

slight exhaust blow between head and manifold

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 VNX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

MW52 VNX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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