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WA53 PGE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,302 mi
Last recorded55,302 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 55,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2025 55,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 51,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,313 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,689 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Lower under trays fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges/slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Lower under trays fitted/not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,614 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 23,045 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,867 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured four (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perished

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,102 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,068 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 11,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre splitting at tread joint

Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,185 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 3,863 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WA53 PGE 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 83.3%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE registered?

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

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