MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability droplink (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle
Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 PMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 PMO, 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 PMO registered?
FJ53 PMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is FJ53 PMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ53 PMO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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