MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine oil level low
front wiper blades worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear wiper blade slpit
engine cover bolt missing
N/S/F road wheel has kerb damage to inner edge.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
N/S/F road wheel has kerb damage to inner edge.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear number plate laminate starting to come away from backing.
Rear shockers lower bushes splitting
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NH52 GCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NH52 GCV, 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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How do I check the history of NH52 GCV?
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What year was NH52 GCV registered?
NH52 GCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 January 2003.
Is NH52 GCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for NH52 GCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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