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YG52 DWC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,432 mi
Last recorded106,432 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on thread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,913 miles

Front Both shock casing corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight grabb (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 81,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight grabb (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 78,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,810 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine leaking oil

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 65,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine leaking oil

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,323 miles

Engine wet with oil

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light has one bulb not working

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,323 miles

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

Engine wet with oil

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light has one bulb not working

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,605 miles

Rear washer not working

Fail 28 Nov 2013 53,605 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear washer not working

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,264 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 47,264 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,307 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 40,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,213 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 9,606 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 9,603 miles

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

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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YG52 DWC 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 74.1%.

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 DWC, 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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YG52 DWC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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