CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX53 ZWZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ZWZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 89,673 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 89,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,589 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,712 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 79,710 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 76,657 miles

Engine smoking but not dence enough to fail

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)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,830 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

slight play in rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 31 May 2012 55,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 48,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,510 miles

front tyres 2mm

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,510 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 2mm

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 35,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,093 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,189 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX53 ZWZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWZ, 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

How do I check the history of HX53 ZWZ?

You can check the full history of HX53 ZWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX53 ZWZ registered?

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

Is HX53 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 ZWZ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX53 ZWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX53 ZWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.