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SF53 JMV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,679 mi
Last recorded49,679 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 JMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,679 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 49,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres worn more inner edges

slight separation rear shock absorber lower bushes

undertrays and front covers fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 26 Sep 2016 37,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres worn more inner edges

slight separation rear shock absorber lower bushes

undertrays and front covers fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres worn slightly more inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring inspection some components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

sump rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,200 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

sump rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly corroded (but not seriously weakened)

sump rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

sump rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

sump rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,715 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,476 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 28,460 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 25,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 24,856 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,807 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 23,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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SF53 JMV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SF53 JMV, 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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SF53 JMV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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