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YG52 DVH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

128,054 mi
Last recorded128,054 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 DVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 128,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 118,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,820 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 68,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,722 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,718 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,514 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,184 miles

n/s front tyre cracking on edges of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2013 45,276 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 45,210 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,952 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,947 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,080 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 33,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,635 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,021 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,755 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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YG52 DVH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 YG52 DVH, 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 YG52 DVH registered?

YG52 DVH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YG52 DVH shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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