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AU53 CLV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,593 mi
Last recorded62,593 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,593 miles

reverse lamp inop, front number plate cracked, surface corrosion of front brake pipes, rear chassis and outer sills.slight engine oil leaks,

Fail 28 Aug 2021 62,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working electrical smoke from that area. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also lots of play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inop, front number plate cracked, surface corrosion of front brake pipes, rear chassis and outer sills.slight engine oil leaks,

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,582 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,199 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,197 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,463 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread on wear limit

rear brake pipes corroding

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,463 miles

coil spring fractured n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread on wear limit

rear brake pipes corroding

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,407 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 30,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,835 miles

rear shocker bushs worn

surface cracks to tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,376 miles

slight cracks to fuel cap seal

Fail 10 Aug 2010 19,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight cracks to fuel cap seal

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,589 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outter edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,170 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AU53 CLV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CLV, 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 CLV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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