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WA53 PFJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,122 mi
Last recorded51,122 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 51,122 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 51,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2025 47,190 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 45,672 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 45,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,843 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 38,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,205 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 32,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 31,870 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 31,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,977 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,089 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 17,772 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,292 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 15,382 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,470 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,498 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 10,346 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,863 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 PFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

WA53 PFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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