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PO53 JXL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,681 mi
Last recorded46,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,617 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 46,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 46,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,089 miles

under body has slight corrosion in areas

Fail 1 Oct 2019 46,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body has slight corrosion in areas

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,826 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 45,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 41,568 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offide front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,017 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 33,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 31,055 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,078 miles

Near side rear tyre has a cut on the sidewall it does not exceed the necessary requirements

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,078 miles

Near side rear tyre has a cut on the sidewall it does not exceed the necessary requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,286 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 20,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,857 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2008 8,928 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 7,908 miles

nearside front wing cracked and taped over

Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,824 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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PO53 JXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PO53 JXL, 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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PO53 JXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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