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FX53 FYP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,790 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 54,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,210 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 50,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 40,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 36,655 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 19 May 2015 36,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorating

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

corrosion on all four coil springs

corrosion on various brake pipes

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 May 2014 31,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,246 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 30,245 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,765 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 25,768 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,768 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2006 16,476 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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FX53 FYP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

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

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