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WA53 PBF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,947 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

screenwash bottle has a leak.

Pass 1 May 2025 76,551 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 76,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,021 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 74,517 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 72,572 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 72,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 50,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,151 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 34,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,302 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 18,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 14,320 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 12,442 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 12,442 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,545 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,375 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2006 5,991 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 PBF 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 73.1%.

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 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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

WA53 PBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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