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FD53 UWA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,670 mi
Last recorded58,670 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,816 miles

engine sump corroded with minor leak

exhaust silencer corroded with minor leak

general corrosion to all underbody including front suspension,coil springs and front brake discs

nearside rear handbrake cable outer sheath damaged

nearside rear tyre ,cracking on inner side wall ,not showing cords

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,435 miles

corrosion to all shock absorbers and coil springs

engine sump and front brake discs corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable corroded (outer sheath contacting anti roll bar)

rear number plate faded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,463 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s hand brake cable corroded

plastic trims on sills

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims on sills

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,055 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 13 Dec 2011 34,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to front brake discs

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

cracking to o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,170 miles

light corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

plastic trims on sills

play in both rear shock-absorber top mountings

under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2010 30,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

plastic trims on sills

play in both rear shock-absorber top mountings

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,130 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 27,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under tray fitted

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,280 miles

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

small cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,181 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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FD53 UWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD53 UWA, 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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FD53 UWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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