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HX53 ZXA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,454 mi
Last recorded89,454 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ZXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 89,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray loose

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,727 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 88,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 88,602 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,289 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 88,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,862 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,269 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,213 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 76,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,143 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 72,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,182 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,571 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 64,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 55,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,313 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,656 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 30,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,086 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,644 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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HX53 ZXA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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