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MX53 WLG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,693 mi
Last recorded87,693 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WLG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 87,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2025 87,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2024 87,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,711 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,460 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2020 85,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,522 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 85,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,580 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Just acceptable wear to O/S front anti roll bar link bar.

Slight play in O/S bottom ball joint.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,936 miles

Both number plate light units just adequately secure.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,049 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,507 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 82,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,430 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,855 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,854 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,595 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,978 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,055 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 24,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MX53 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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