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WA53 PGX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

both sides front brake hoses deteriorated

oil around engine and suspension components

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

both sides front brake hoses deteriorated

oil around engine and suspension components

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,161 miles

oil leak[s].

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,598 miles

engine oil leaks.

front brake pads very low.

o/s/r indicator faded.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks.

front brake pads very low.

o/s/r indicator faded.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,774 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,651 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,651 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,526 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,820 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,275 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,315 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,704 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,704 miles

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

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

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)

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 PGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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