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WA53 FPU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,049 mi
Last recorded39,049 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 39,049 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 38,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,694 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,765 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,522 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 37,522 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,148 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2017

Front Both tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017

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

Front Both tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,172 miles

Offside slight play in o/s steering track rod

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,216 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,811 miles

surface cracks n/s and o/s rear tyres.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,802 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 FPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

WA53 FPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is WA53 FPU safe to buy?

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