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WA53 MBY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,844 mi
Last recorded57,844 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 57,844 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 57,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 51,844 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 51,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,717 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 50,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,308 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 47,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 42,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 42,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,117 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 35,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,704 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,771 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 12,180 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 MBY 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 73.9%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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