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WA53 PBY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,199 mi
Last recorded59,199 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 59,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 58,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 58,189 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 58,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,791 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,403 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 55,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 54,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 54,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 53,540 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 52,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 51,932 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,208 miles

advise front tyres getting near limit

Fail 6 Feb 2008 39,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise front tyres getting near limit

Pass 17 Jan 2007 994 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 PBY 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 87%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

WA53 PBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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