2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · CU53 URB
2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,972 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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CU53 URB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 122,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 URB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (CU53 URB) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
CU53 URB Mileage History
- 04/10/2022115,181 mi
- 03/10/2023117,837 mi+2,656 mi
- 26/09/2024122,632 mi+4,795 mi
- 15/10/2024122,940 mi+308 mi
- 15/10/2024122,972 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 3,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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