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RA52 YVL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,298 mi
Last recorded89,298 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 YVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,730 miles

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

Oil leak possible sump gasket

Fail 2 Jul 2016 87,726 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak possible sump gasket

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,302 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,707 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,707 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,409 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,418 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 38,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,883 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 25,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,369 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,226 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 12,888 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 84 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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RA52 YVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RA52 YVL, 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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RA52 YVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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