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WA53 FPT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,593 mi
Last recorded77,593 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FPT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,583 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly white

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 75,583 miles

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

o/s/r indicator slightly white

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,713 miles

Front discs getting thin

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front discs getting thin

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,544 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,892 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,812 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WA53 FPT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WA53 FPT, 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 WA53 FPT registered?

WA53 FPT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WA53 FPT safe to buy?

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