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MX53 WMO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,720 mi
Last recorded35,720 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,720 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 35,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,924 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 34,908 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2018 34,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged excess deteriation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,861 miles

Central Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Fail 16 Aug 2017 33,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,155 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush osr/nsr (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2016 33,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush osr/nsr (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,959 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,465 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,109 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,966 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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MX53 WMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMO, 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 WMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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