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NA52 HNU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,997 mi
Last recorded57,997 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 HNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 57,997 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 57,991 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 57,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 57,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,450 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 57,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 54,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,022 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking to sidewalls

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking to sidewalls

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,385 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,369 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,520 miles

N/S/F tyre tread perishing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/F tyre tread perishing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,315 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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NA52 HNU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNU, 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 NA52 HNU registered?

NA52 HNU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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