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WX53 WVO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,189 mi
Last recorded62,189 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,189 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspect heavy corrosion to outer sill, behind plastic trim (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded and flaking though nothing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspect heavy corrosion to outer sill, behind plastic trim (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded and flaking though nothing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,189 miles

Offside Rear subframe arm weak

front shock absorbers corroded

rear subrame weak

Fail 15 May 2018 62,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear subframe arm weak

front shock absorbers corroded

rear subrame weak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,028 miles

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

front wipers tend to smear sceen

rear screen wash not working & wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Jan 2013 58,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front wipers tend to smear sceen

rear screen wash not working & wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 7,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear screen washer not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eng:man:lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,364 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,560 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 20,013 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 13,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,277 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 WVO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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