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WK53 CRJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,525 mi
Last recorded84,525 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CRJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,525 miles

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

rearaxle and suspension waxoiled

Fail 19 Aug 2021 84,398 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,016 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted and front bonnet covers

underside of vehicle and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,306 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2018 70,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS line (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front strut/hubs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 69,551 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front strut/hubs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,305 miles

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

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

both front strut/hub assembly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 66,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front strut/hub assembly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,156 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,337 miles

rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,609 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 31,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,473 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,877 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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WK53 CRJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WK53 CRJ, 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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WK53 CRJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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