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HY53 DXP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,737 miles

All four road springs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,736 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All four road springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,901 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 99,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,542 miles

Front discs heavily worn

Offside front tyre mishapen

Underbellys fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front discs heavily worn

Offside front tyre mishapen

Underbellys fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,214 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,711 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,812 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)

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,975 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)

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,889 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inner edges

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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HY53 DXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY53 DXP, 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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HY53 DXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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