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YG52 DWJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 DWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,226 miles

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,101 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 88,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,702 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm,inner rearward bush worn allowing movement,just passing

Fail 2 Jun 2015 86,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f lower suspension arm,inner rearward bush worn allowing movement,just passing

Pass 23 May 2014 82,117 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 82,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 74,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,951 miles

chips in windscreen,front brake discs starting to rust.all brake pipes starting to rust.front tyres worn very close to limit.nail in near side rear tyre,

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,624 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,422 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 DWJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG52 DWJ, 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 DWJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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