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AU53 JXD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 JXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 71,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,807 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 62,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,680 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,884 miles

Nearside front tyre split on the outer shoulders

Offside front tyre split on the outer shoulders

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre split on the outer shoulders

Offside front tyre split on the outer shoulders

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,733 miles

Nearside front tyre condition deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre condition deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 44,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008
Pass 30 Nov 2006 2,800 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 JXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JXD, 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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What year was AU53 JXD registered?

AU53 JXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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