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NA52 JLO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,835 mi
Last recorded80,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 JLO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 43,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 42,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,251 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,941 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 37,941 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,665 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 33,755 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,016 miles

Front tyres starting to split on inner edges-advise replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,083 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 25,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,247 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 JLO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NA52 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NA52 JLO?

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What year was NA52 JLO registered?

NA52 JLO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is NA52 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA52 JLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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