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FD53 UWL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,637 mi
Last recorded86,637 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated shows perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated shows perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine steady bar mounting deteriated

underbody & sills covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 86,637 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated shows perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated shows perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine steady bar mounting deteriated

underbody & sills covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 73,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,337 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,835 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 46,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,472 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,991 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside wiper smears screen

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front steering/suspension components or front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,014 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 16,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,041 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 10,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 6,747 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 UWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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