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FX53 FZD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,683 mi
Last recorded42,683 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,683 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 42,683 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 41,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,108 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,819 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,819 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,573 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,275 miles

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,237 miles

baby seat fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2015 30,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baby seat fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,501 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

washers poor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 24,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,398 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,864 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 FZD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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