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WK53 CRZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CRZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,399 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 46,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component misaligned and steering adversely affected steering wheel to road wheels (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering tight on lock to lock

Fail 3 Jan 2020 46,660 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,259 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front track rod end ball joint covers deteriorated

nearside front beam image poor

nearside rear tyre perished & splitting

Fail 28 Jun 2018 44,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front track rod end ball joint covers deteriorated

nearside front beam image poor

nearside rear tyre perished & splitting

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,282 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front susp legs and rear beam very rusty

front wipers smeering

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,650 miles

large plastic undertray fitted

surface corrosion to rear beam axle assembley

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,064 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty and bent

Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,686 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 29,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,960 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,701 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 21,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,684 miles

some items not tested due to plastic guards everywhere underneath

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 CRZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CRZ, 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 CRZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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