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OY53 TWA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,184 mi
Last recorded117,184 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,559 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 79,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,630 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

warning lights on dash broad

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,136 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,074 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,918 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 19,918 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 19,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,640 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 18,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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OY53 TWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OY53 TWA, 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 OY53 TWA registered?

OY53 TWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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