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OY53 TXE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,687 mi
Last recorded72,687 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,687 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,565 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,596 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,842 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 60,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,826 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyre treads of age cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,783 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,978 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted

slightly low effort to n/s parking brake

Fail 19 Feb 2016 55,978 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted

slightly low effort to n/s parking brake

Pass 1 Mar 2015 54,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2015 54,400 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 52,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 50,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,404 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,620 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 TXE 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 69.2%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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