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FJ53 HKM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,475 mi
Last recorded56,475 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HKM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,475 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front and rear bumper damage

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 56,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front and rear bumper damage

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,541 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 51,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,457 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 49,457 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 47,348 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,174 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 45,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking/worn bold on edges/poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,677 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,124 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 20 Jul 2009 17,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

drivers air-bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,672 miles

drivers air-bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,912 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,445 miles

n.s.front tyre has fatigue (cracking) between tread pattern

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 HKM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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