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WJ52 ZMX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZMX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,159 miles

both front hub assembly in poor condition

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,931 miles

exhaust rusty

slight play in offside front inner steering rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,827 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,441 miles

corrosion around rear subframe

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades poor

temp fuel car fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 83,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear subframe

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades poor

temp fuel car fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,766 miles

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

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,084 miles

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,464 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONG ADVISE:offside rear brake pipe corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,374 miles

front discs in poor condition exhaust tail pipe rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted and rust lipped but not excessive

high level brake light nearside section inop but the rest working

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 47,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear no. plate delaminating.

Rear wheel cylinders leaking.

Fail 31 Jan 2007 47,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear no.plate delaminating.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,698 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate delaminating

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 ZMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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