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FJ53 PKX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 83,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 78,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear spoiler insecure but not detached

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,232 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2008 48,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,066 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 43,066 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,117 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 PKX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKX, 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 PKX registered?

FJ53 PKX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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