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WX53 OJO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,930 mi
Last recorded67,930 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 OJO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,930 miles

Body Panels Have Multiple Areas Of Damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 67,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body Panels Have Multiple Areas Of Damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,533 miles

Nearside Front panel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight free play detected at road wheel

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 62,058 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight free play detected at road wheel

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 55,016 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 54,969 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,025 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

Fail 26 Aug 2015 40,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel flap insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2013 30,806 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel flap insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,823 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,811 miles

brake discs thin

Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,811 miles

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

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

brake discs thin

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,598 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,513 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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WX53 OJO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX53 OJO, 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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WX53 OJO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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