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FJ53 HWH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,492 mi
Last recorded62,492 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HWH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,492 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,327 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 60,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,961 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 49,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,679 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,245 miles

n/s/f outer edge cracked

o/s/f outer edge cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f outer edge cracked

o/s/f outer edge cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,061 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has a cracked outer wall

off side front tyre has a cracked outer wall

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,882 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,678 miles

air bag light on

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 HWH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

FJ53 HWH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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