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WA53 MBU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,335 mi
Last recorded161,335 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 161,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 161,300 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2025 159,877 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 159,863 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 157,921 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills poor condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 157,915 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 157,385 miles

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.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 156,111 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,737 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 154,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 152,394 miles

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.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 148,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,053 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack worn,engine/gearbox mount worn.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 139,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 139,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,799 miles

steering and suspension worn,engine mounts worn.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,445 miles

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,

Pass 23 Nov 2013 118,365 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 110,490 miles

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.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,601 miles

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.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 95,189 miles

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

floors and suspension areas covered.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,722 miles

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.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 2,712 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 2,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,695 miles

o/s and n/s front tyers getting worn

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 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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