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WJ52 WVN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,600 mi
Last recorded54,600 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 51,820 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,145 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 48,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,410 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,204 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,419 miles

Front Tyre close to ten years old Both (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 10 May 2019 37,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,098 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 33,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,956 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,685 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 26,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 23,938 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 22,377 miles

Sill Covers Fitted

Underbody Panels Fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,205 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,357 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,188 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 9,885 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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WJ52 WVN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ52 WVN, 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 WJ52 WVN registered?

WJ52 WVN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ52 WVN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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