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WA53 LZV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,011 mi
Last recorded55,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 55,011 miles

Full under body shield fitted so unable to carry out full inspection

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 54,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 53,120 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 53,120 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic under tray

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,311 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 49,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,238 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,562 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering noise when cold

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slallow cuts in rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,468 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,179 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,179 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,083 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 31,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 LZV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

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

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