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FD53UWT
2003 SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 698cc
General Information
- Registration FD53UWT
- Manufacturer SMART (MCC)
- Model CITY COUPE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 698cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 55,839 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 55,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 43,288 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 33,096 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
1 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 32,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a)
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 26,457 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 26,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 25,625 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 25,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 25,154 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 25,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 24,774 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019 5 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,202 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018 5 Jun 202622 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,275 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2017 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,957 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,557 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,450 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,524 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,868 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,585 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
25 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,015 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,632 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,974 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,143 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2007 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 11,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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FD53UWT was registered on 2003-12-04
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