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MW52 VOO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 77,962 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 77,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Fail 12 Dec 2024 73,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 68,063 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,979 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,048 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,665 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 40,409 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 40,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,506 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 VOO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

MW52 VOO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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