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NA52 GKL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

34,014 mi
Last recorded34,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 GKL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,014 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both sills to floor sections corroded,also both sill lips corroded

coolant pipes fouling on handbrake cable mechanism

evidence pipe fouling on driveshaft

offside sill area is possibly filled so carried out test with a magnet and tested ok

sill trims loose

Fail 1 Jul 2019 34,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive presenter provided evidence of donar bike engine from year 1991 so a non cat test was carried out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both sills to floor sections corroded,also both sill lips corroded

coolant pipes fouling on handbrake cable mechanism

evidence pipe fouling on driveshaft

sill trims loose

Fail 22 May 2019 34,008 miles

Nearside Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

pipe fouling on driveshaft loose wires near drivechain oil leaks coolant pipes fouling on handbrake cable mounting

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,959 miles

brake servo system modified pedal feels good,roadtest carried out no faults found

evidence of a year 2000 motorbike engine has been fitted,non cat test carried out

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 11 Nov 2015 33,958 miles

Brake pump/compressor retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported and bare connectors need covering and securing (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake servo system modified pedal feels good,roadtest carried out no faults found

evidence of a year 2000 motorbike engine has been fitted,non cat test carried out

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,706 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 43,704 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel rim inner edge damaged near bead

n/s sill trim insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,534 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,475 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 May 2008 42,421 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 42,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2007 37,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,118 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)

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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NA52 GKL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NA52 GKL, 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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NA52 GKL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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