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WJ52 WVX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,496 mi
Last recorded87,496 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,496 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,380 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre and low pressure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Jul 2017 87,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front cut in tyre and low pressure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,511 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,206 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads low

nsr tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,407 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,407 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,045 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,702 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 38,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WVX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

WJ52 WVX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ52 WVX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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