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WX53 WVU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 74,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,565 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,741 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 59,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,071 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 43,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

larger wheel/tyres fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s n/s rear tyers side walls starting to perish

Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s n/s rear tyers side walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,067 miles

Bulbs not working in HMSL

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap seal perished & starting to split

N/S/R tyre valve damaged/split

Rear no.plate loose

Rear tyre outer sidewalls badly perished

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,234 miles

Centre stop lamp bulbs x 3 not working

Fuel cap seal perished & splitting

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2008 22,234 miles

Centre stop lamp bulbs x 3 not working

Fuel cap seal perished & splitting

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,700 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 17,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have deep cracks on them

Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,706 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 WVU 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 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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

WX53 WVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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