The road tax status for WA53 ABN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for WA53 ABN?

The MOT for WA53 ABN is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 May 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of WA53 ABN?

The recorded mileage for WA53 ABN is 130,590 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WA53 ABN ULEZ compliant?

No, WA53 ABN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · WA53 ABN

WA53 ABN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 130,590 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024.

Make & Model: SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
Year / Origin: 2003 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 03 May 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 130,590 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

698cc

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WA53 ABN Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2024
130,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)

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WA53 ABN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 01:34

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (WA53 ABN) between September 2006 and April 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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WA53 ABN Mileage History

05/09/200611,837 mi
13/09/200725,735 mi+13,898 mi
04/09/200834,678 mi+8,943 mi
09/09/200834,678 mi
24/08/200945,741 mi+11,063 mi
24/08/200945,741 mi
16/09/201052,262 mi+6,521 mi
16/09/201052,262 mi
28/07/201158,309 mi+6,047 mi
25/07/201261,290 mi+2,981 mi
13/11/201371,269 mi+9,979 mi
28/10/2014107,556 mi+36,287 mi
30/05/2015112,788 mi+5,232 mi
25/02/2017120,210 mi+7,422 mi
24/02/2018125,083 mi+4,873 mi
14/02/2019126,630 mi+1,547 mi
18/02/2020128,284 mi+1,654 mi
28/02/2021128,872 mi+588 mi
28/02/2021128,872 mi
27/04/2022129,040 mi+168 mi
05/05/2023129,195 mi+155 mi
24/04/2024130,590 mi+1,395 mi

Average of roughly 6,734 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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