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SV53 GHD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2022 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working arm not moving (3.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,271 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 84,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,712 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on limit

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre on limit

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 58,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2011
Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,869 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 42,195 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

rear wiper blade split

rigid plastic boot liner trim fitted

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,195 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

rear wiper blade split

rigid plastic boot liner trim fitted

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,838 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,525 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,033 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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SV53 GHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV53 GHD, 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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SV53 GHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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