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WJ52 WVU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,931 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 77,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,064 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 65,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,621 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 57,621 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,646 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,766 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 42,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,876 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,633 miles

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

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WJ52 WVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ52 WVU, 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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WJ52 WVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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