MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front suspension rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear suspension rusty
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front suspension rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear suspension rusty
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bumpers taped
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bumpers taped
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)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear suspension rusty
Rear wiper blade split
Turbo cracked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear suspension rusty
Rear wiper blade split
Turbo cracked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear bumpers damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear bumper damaged
slight rattle from front top strut mounts
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s rear bumper damaged
n/s rear arch cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 DTY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 DTY, 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 DTY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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