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AU53 HBE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,047 mi
Last recorded42,047 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HBE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 42,047 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 42,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 42,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,817 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 31,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,408 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 15,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,657 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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AU53 HBE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HBE, 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 HBE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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