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AU53 JXY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,045 mi
Last recorded88,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 88,045 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,581 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,471 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel cap seal perishing;replacement advised

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

Rear tyres slight perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres slight perishing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel cap seal perishing;replacement advised

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,192 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes have surface corrosion

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,701 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,697 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking up

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,368 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 JXY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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