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WX53 WVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear engine mount worn

Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear engine mount worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,967 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 109,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,913 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,755 miles
Fail 29 May 2015

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

not able to carry out full inspection of metal brake pipes (plastic under vehicle covers fitted)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,731 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

not able to carry out full inspection of metal brake pipes (plastic under vehicle covers fitted)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,811 miles

front brake pads worn very low unable to fully see inner pads

fuel cap seal cracked

offside front seatbelt twisted but not affecting operation

slight play in nearside of steering

windscreen washer jets require adjusting

Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads worn very low unable to fully see inner pads

fuel cap seal cracked

nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge perished and cracks along inner sidewall

offside front seatbelt twisted but not affecting operation

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in nearside of steering

windscreen washer jets require adjusting

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,469 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 WVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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