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MX53 WKV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,047 mi
Last recorded69,047 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,047 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,717 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 67,717 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,231 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,036 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror glass missing

rear bumper loose

Fail 27 Oct 2010 58,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror glass missing

rear bumper loose

Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,618 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage, still clearly read.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,618 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage, still clearly read.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,584 miles

Rear number plate detiriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,300 miles

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

old brake fluid on calipers and back plates no leaks evident at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2007 55,299 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 55,254 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 55,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,369 miles

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

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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MX53 WKV 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 58.8%.

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 MX53 WKV, 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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MX53 WKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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