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FX53 FZA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,540 mi
Last recorded83,540 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 83,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,218 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 79,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,131 miles

airbag light on

traction control light on

Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,127 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light on

traction control light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,534 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,757 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 34,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,992 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 FZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FZA, 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

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What year was FX53 FZA registered?

FX53 FZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FX53 FZA safe to buy?

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