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SP53 FXM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,751 mi
Last recorded37,751 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 37,751 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 37,749 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure back panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,466 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2024 37,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened mounting bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2023 37,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 35,555 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,358 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 32,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall and cracking

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre deep cracking and sidewall damage

Fail 23 Sep 2015 29,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall and cracking

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre deep cracking and sidewall damage

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,057 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,220 miles

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

Both front tyres heavily cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,657 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,087 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 13,087 miles

Offside Front brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FXM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 FXM registered?

SP53 FXM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is SP53 FXM safe to buy?

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