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FX53 FWE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,189 mi
Last recorded55,189 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,156 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,445 miles

fuel tank cap seal splitting

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,228 miles

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,199 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 38,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,808 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,194 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,524 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FX53 FWE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX53 FWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX53 FWE?

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What year was FX53 FWE registered?

FX53 FWE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is FX53 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 FWE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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