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WA53 ABX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

48,330 mi
Last recorded48,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 ABX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 48,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Also slightly misaligned (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,981 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 47,974 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front hoses - perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 47,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 47,423 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 46,609 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat converter, cracked and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around oil sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 41,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat converter, cracked and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around oil sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,750 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 40,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,233 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension hubs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 39,233 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside front suspension hubs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,135 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 26,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,003 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 23,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyre treads starting to separate

Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,845 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,602 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 15,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,042 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,445 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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WA53 ABX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WA53 ABX, 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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WA53 ABX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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