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FX53 FXY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

57,113 mi
Last recorded57,113 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 57,113 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 57,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,800 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 56,800 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 55,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,103 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 55,096 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,151 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 54,149 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,610 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,945 miles

both rear tyres perishing 175/55/15 77T

Fail 2 Jul 2010 45,945 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing 175/55/15 77T

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,176 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,176 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished in tread.

Pass 8 May 2008 44,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,441 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 41,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,463 miles

Front wipers smearing

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 FXY 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 64%.

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 FX53 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

FX53 FXY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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