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WX53 WVM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,294 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,224 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,224 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,892 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lamda 0.78 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Co 6.87 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Hc 1000 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 74,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,411 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pipes corroded

advise petro cap seal perrished

advise wiper blades

Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pipes corroded

advise petro cap seal perrished

advise wiper blades

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,660 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,444 miles

Off-side headlamp, aim high (just within limit)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,585 miles

Near-side handbrake cable starting to break up/ corroded.

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,585 miles

Near-side handbrake cable starting to break up/ corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,180 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,156 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 WVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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