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AU53 CLO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CLO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,414 miles

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

Nearside front door handle damaged. Still opens from outside

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 70,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside front door handle damaged. Still opens from outside

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,900 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,043 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes above under trays

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,638 miles

slight damage to offside front wing

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 39,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight damage to offside front wing

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,303 miles

brake pipes above under trays

brake pipes corroded

damage to offside front body

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,098 miles

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,405 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 33,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,036 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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AU53 CLO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU53 CLO, 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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AU53 CLO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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