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SP53 FAA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,820 miles

Front Control arm Bushes have slight play, nearside and offside

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion on suspension and chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2018 59,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,636 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,565 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,457 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 41,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,268 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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SP53 FAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP53 FAA, 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 SP53 FAA registered?

SP53 FAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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