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MX53 WNJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,595 mi
Last recorded61,595 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 61,595 miles

Emissions not tested engine mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

corrosion front brake discs

front suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,630 miles

Front brake flexys perished

Hand brake cables worn

Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,550 miles

Front flexys perished

Hand brake cables worn

Fail 11 Oct 2017 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front flexys perished

Hand brake cables worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 49,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,155 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,507 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,085 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2009 16,861 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,259 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 WNJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

MX53 WNJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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