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FJ53 PKZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PKZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,395 miles

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

Oil leak Bad ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 120,395 miles

Central Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak Bad ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,763 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 107,852 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 107,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,378 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 95,378 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,790 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,389 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,455 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,378 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 68,370 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear wheels buckeld on inside.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,998 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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FJ53 PKZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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