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HF53 NEU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,392 mi
Last recorded50,392 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 NEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 50,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Quite heavily corroded ( Borderline pass) Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,304 miles

'A' Frame towing adaptation fitted to front panel and brake pedal

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking around edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,025 miles

'A' Frame towing adaptation fitted to front panel and brake pedal

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 43,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

'A' Frame towing adaptation fitted to front panel and brake pedal

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,408 miles

'A' Frame towing adaptation fitted to front panel and brake pedal

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,613 miles

Both front strut tops have slight play.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front strut tops have slight play.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,066 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished and cracking badly

Fail 8 Mar 2016 38,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished and cracking badly

Fail 5 Mar 2015 36,404 miles

Both front tyres spilting and cracking on tread and side walls

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,404 miles

Both front tyres spilting and cracking on tread and side walls

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,246 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear tyre getting low

Pass 4 May 2012 25,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,108 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 17,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 17,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,748 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 NEU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NEU, 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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HF53 NEU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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