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WA53 PCU

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo53,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 80,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wiper blades work but are slightly smeary

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,526 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S door & O/S/F wheel arch split

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Fail 10 Jun 2019 68,526 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Undertray likely to become detached insecure rear tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S door & O/S/F wheel arch split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,983 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 66,983 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,330 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,503 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,568 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,265 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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WA53 PCU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 PCU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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