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HF53 FKP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,010 mi
Last recorded24,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 24,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 23,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 23,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Tyre20 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 22,863 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2020 22,863 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,660 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,357 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,133 miles

underbody and sills have plastic covers preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,662 miles

N/s/f tyre carcass starting to deteriorate

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,070 miles

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Some uneven wear and deterioration to n/s/f and both rear tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,148 miles

Light corosion to suspension subframes and components

Plastic liners, covers and trays preventing full examination

Some deterioration and uneven wear to to both front and o/s/r tyre carcasses

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,222 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly, carcasses deteriorating

Light corrosion to subframes and components

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly (suspect wheel alignement) and carcasses deteriorating

Light corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Some deterioration to rear shock absorber lower bushes

Some wear and movement to n/s/f lower arm inner bushes

N/s/r tyre carcass splitting on inner wall

Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,051 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,808 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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HF53 FKP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HF53 FKP, 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 HF53 FKP registered?

HF53 FKP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is HF53 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 FKP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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