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GM53 AHN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,690 mi
Last recorded48,690 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 AHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,690 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 48,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore most and rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 43,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,487 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 35,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,270 miles

nearside front tyre split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,711 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 17,448 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,627 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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GM53 AHN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GM53 AHN, 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 GM53 AHN registered?

GM53 AHN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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