MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and backing insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall tread lifting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall tread lifting
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front tyres showing signs of fatigue advise to check regulary for deterioration
both front tyres showing signs of fatigue advise to check regulary for deterioration
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW53 ART is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SW53 ART, 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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How do I check the history of SW53 ART?
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What year was SW53 ART registered?
SW53 ART is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2003.
Is SW53 ART safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW53 ART shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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