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WJ52 ZMY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 114,769 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 102,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 96,120 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,129 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,791 miles

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2019 84,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stone chip to windscreen

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2014 84,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,525 miles

Ofside rear, nearside rear & nearside front tyres all worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,521 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing wear limits

Repaired chip in offside windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wipper small split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,038 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 421,587 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 420,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp in-op

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,450 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 25,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,235 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 ZMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

WJ52 ZMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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