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SG52 OSZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,209 mi
Last recorded57,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 OSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 57,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 56,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 55,955 miles

Front both front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear both engine mount rubbers split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 May 2021 55,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front both front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,833 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 54,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 44,384 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 42,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,031 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,020 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 37,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,663 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,247 miles

Nearside front indicator bulb colour is fading.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 23,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front indicator bulb colour is fading.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 18,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,175 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,162 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 12,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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SG52 OSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SG52 OSZ, 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 SG52 OSZ registered?

SG52 OSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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