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RN52 FJK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,024 mi
Last recorded55,024 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FJK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,033 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 53,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,706 miles

under shield

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

undershield

Fail 10 Jan 2017 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undershield

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r tyre showing deterioration

undershield

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 47,879 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,710 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,542 miles

rear number plate showing deterioration

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,912 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 29,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,404 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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RN52 FJK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJK, 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 FJK registered?

RN52 FJK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is RN52 FJK safe to buy?

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