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FX53 FYG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,844 mi
Last recorded123,844 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 123,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all suspension corrision

undertrays fitted as standard

Fail 29 Oct 2016 123,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket nut tightened (7.1.2)

all suspension corrision

undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 121,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rusty (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 121,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

movement noted in rack ends

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

gearbox mounting deteriorating

movement noted in steering column

Fail 26 Sep 2014 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

gearbox mounting deteriorating

movement noted in steering column

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,953 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,952 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,590 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,116 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,593 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 40,593 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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FX53 FYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FYG, 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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FX53 FYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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