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161,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills poor condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills have covers and both sill in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine/gearbox mount worn,slight play insteering wheel,long brake pedal travel,suspension bushes worn/perished spring mounts coroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
steering/suspension joints worn,engine/gearbox mounts worn.suspension spring platforms coroded.long brake pedal travel.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both headlamps deteriorated, front shocks slightly corroded, rear subframe/suspension mounts/inner sills corroded
suspension bushes slightly deteriorated, seatbelts twisted
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre cracking, both headlamps deteriorated, front shocks slightly corroded, rear subframe/suspension mounts/inner sills corroded
suspension bushes slightly deteriorated, seatbelts twisted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
seat belts twisted,gearbox mounts worn.suspension mounts coroded,suspension joints worn.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front shocks slightly corroded, fuel cap seal perished, front brake disc slightly corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
steering rack worn,engine/gearbox mount worn.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering
steering and suspension worn,engine mounts worn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
indicators faded,steering and suspension worn,
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
tested wet,floors covered,oil leak.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
floors/sills covered.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
floors and suspension areas covered.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle wet when tested,vehicle floors covered.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s and n/s front tyers getting worn
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WA53 MBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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