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SM52 SYL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,042 mi
Last recorded48,042 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 SYL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 48,042 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 46,027 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 46,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 43,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 40,985 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 40,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 38,288 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 38,287 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 36,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 35,693 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 35,693 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 21,725 miles

Offside Front front shock absorbers light corrsion

Fail 21 May 2019 21,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 21,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,000 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 23 May 2016 20,710 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,361 miles

high level stop light 1 segment not working

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,216 miles

offside rear tyre aged and cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,115 miles

offside rear tyre aged and cracking

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,466 miles

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

high level stop light 1 segment not working

wiper blades aged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 13,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,877 miles

both front tyres aged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,041 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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SM52 SYL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SM52 SYL, 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 SM52 SYL registered?

SM52 SYL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SM52 SYL safe to buy?

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