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FX53 FXB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,898 mi
Last recorded81,898 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 81,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shocker corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 81,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shocker corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,963 miles

slight lift in front near side top mountain

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,483 miles

corrosion front off side metal brake pipe

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 79,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,439 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 79,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,436 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,977 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 74,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,455 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,491 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,488 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,113 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,146 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

rear number plate slight streaks

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,146 miles

rear number plate slight streaks

Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FXB, 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 FX53 FXB registered?

FX53 FXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is FX53 FXB safe to buy?

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