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OY53 TXO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,955 mi
Last recorded60,955 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 60,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 57,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 55,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,768 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,026 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,080 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,080 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,727 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 May 2007 40,146 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres wearing low and rears cracking in sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,190 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

OY53 TXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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