CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX53 WHD

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,228 mi
Last recorded72,228 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationMX53 WHD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
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

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,708 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 35,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 35,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,683 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,550 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both nearside tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,331 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Full Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto 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

MX53 WHD is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 WHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX53 WHD?

You can check the full history of MX53 WHD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX53 WHD registered?

MX53 WHD is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is MX53 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 WHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX53 WHD 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 MX53 WHD. 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.