2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · WA53 AAV
2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 82,833 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA53 AAV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 82,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA53 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (WA53 AAV) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
WA53 AAV Mileage History
- 20/09/200623,834 mi
- 11/09/200729,643 mi+5,809 mi
- 15/09/200834,148 mi+4,505 mi
- 25/09/200937,639 mi+3,491 mi
- 16/09/201041,758 mi+4,119 mi
- 20/09/201145,927 mi+4,169 mi
- 21/09/201145,928 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/201248,213 mi+2,285 mi
- 24/09/201352,102 mi+3,889 mi
- 24/09/201457,183 mi+5,081 mi
- 24/09/201457,183 mi
- 09/09/201561,267 mi+4,084 mi
- 20/09/201666,630 mi+5,363 mi
- 10/03/201869,233 mi+2,603 mi
- 21/03/201869,233 mi
- 13/05/201971,818 mi+2,585 mi
- 22/05/202076,213 mi+4,395 mi
- 20/05/202177,273 mi+1,060 mi
- 20/05/202177,273 mi
- 31/10/202277,903 mi+630 mi
- 10/10/202379,494 mi+1,591 mi
- 30/10/202481,550 mi+2,056 mi
- 22/10/202582,833 mi+1,283 mi
- 22/10/202582,833 mi
Average of roughly 3,091 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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