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FJ53 HFW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,247 mi
Last recorded70,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HFW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,429 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,424 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,312 miles

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 15 May 2014 63,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,898 miles

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

slight damage n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,540 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,486 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 47,597 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,355 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,398 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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FJ53 HFW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJ53 HFW, 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 FJ53 HFW registered?

FJ53 HFW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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