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44,712 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder dash cam, mirror objects need to outside of the sept area (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front strut top mounting slight play
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top mounting slight play
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body corrosion
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wiring connector Mounting corroded away wire insecure and loose (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Corroded around front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Corroded around the front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted at time of test
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Brake mounting corroded and brake pipe insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Undertrays fitted restricting view
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under body corrosion to various components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s/f tyre cracking
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking between tread
n/s/r tyre sidewall scrubbed and cracking
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 HHA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FJ53 HHA, 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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FJ53 HHA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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