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HX53 ZWT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,586 mi
Last recorded56,586 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ZWT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,586 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 56,586 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,676 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,817 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 52,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,243 miles

all bushes on front lower arms have slight play

oil leak from engine

rear tyres close to 1.6mm

steering UJ slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,694 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,613 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting on outer edge

Offside front tyre splitting on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,477 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,898 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HX53 ZWT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX53 ZWT, 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 HX53 ZWT registered?

HX53 ZWT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 ZWT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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