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RN52 FHV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,188 mi
Last recorded46,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,188 miles

FRONT HUBS RUSTING

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEEK

Fail 2 Jul 2018 42,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEEK

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,789 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS RUSTING AND REAR AXLE BEAM

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,163 miles

both front and off siderear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,917 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,295 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,639 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,742 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 17,600 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RN52 FHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RN52 FHV, 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 RN52 FHV registered?

RN52 FHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is RN52 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FHV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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