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WX53 OLB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,008 mi
Last recorded57,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 OLB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,008 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 57,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,096 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,521 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 46,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,233 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BADLY TWISTED

Fail 12 Feb 2021 39,233 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BADLY TWISTED

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,606 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 35,606 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,712 miles

Engine leaking oil from sump

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,837 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 32,837 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,240 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,051 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 27,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 8,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,995 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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WX53 OLB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLB, 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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What year was WX53 OLB registered?

WX53 OLB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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