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WA53 PDO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

75,895 mi
Last recorded75,895 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PDO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,895 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,680 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 73,419 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 73,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,945 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully assess condition of some components due to vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,488 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,357 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 68,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,175 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 63,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,361 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 58,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,729 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 48,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 28,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,702 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 24,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,921 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2007 17,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,651 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 PDO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

WA53 PDO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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