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OY53 TWW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,789 miles

Nsr tyre wearing low

Os headlamp loose

Fail 11 Feb 2019 83,694 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nsr tyre wearing low

Os headlamp loose

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,567 miles

Slight noise from head lamp height adjusters

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower section (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

noisy nearside front headlamp adjuster motor

Fail 16 Feb 2017 76,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noisy nearside front headlamp adjuster motor

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,392 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,392 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlights condensated pattern still ok

wipers getting smeary

Fail 3 Feb 2015 68,538 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlights condensated pattern still ok

wipers getting smeary

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,928 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,009 miles

advise front brakes getting worn

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front brakes getting worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,273 miles

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)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise wiper smearing slightly

strong advise front tyres on the limit on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,977 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm on oute edge

advise o/s/f flexi grake hose perished

advise rear shock bottom bushes getting worn

Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm on oute edge

advise o/s/f flexi grake hose perished

advise rear shock bottom bushes getting worn

Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,666 miles

advise rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,130 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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OY53 TWW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TWW, 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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OY53 TWW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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