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EU53 WKJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 96,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested Both sides. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,648 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,648 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Strong smell of fuel under the engine

petrol cap seal is cracking up

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,029 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2011 52,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,368 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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EU53 WKJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU53 WKJ, 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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EU53 WKJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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