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WA53 MDN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,341 mi
Last recorded56,341 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tailgate struts weak

Fail 11 Jan 2018 56,341 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tailgate struts weak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine oil light flashing

Fail 20 Jan 2017 52,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine oil light flashing

Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 51,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,010 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,818 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 43,818 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,953 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on edges and starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2011 37,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on edges and starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,085 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 32,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,687 miles

fuel seal slightly deteorated

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 11 Dec 2009 25,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel seal slightly deteorated

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,288 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 19,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,328 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WA53 MDN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDN, 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 MDN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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