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WX53 WWD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,952 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 88,952 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated And rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear fourth sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,992 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,992 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,059 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,059 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,066 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,066 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,446 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,654 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,452 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 WWD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

WX53 WWD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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