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MX53 WMP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,245 mi
Last recorded74,245 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,245 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 74,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,655 miles

Nearside light stalk for dip beam

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,161 miles

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

Rear UNDER TRAY INSCURE

Fail 5 Apr 2023 68,161 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear UNDER TRAY INSCURE

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,751 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 64,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak from fuel filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,567 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 61,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,759 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,759 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,680 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,010 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,976 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,422 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 27,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,073 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 25,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,801 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 WMP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WMP, 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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What year was MX53 WMP registered?

MX53 WMP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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