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FJ53 PMO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PMO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,653 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 68,653 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,922 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 63,888 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,623 miles

Undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2016 61,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,140 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,898 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,242 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 15,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,192 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 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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FJ53 PMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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