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DX53 VHD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,062 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,120 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 60,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,366 miles

the front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,098 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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DX53 VHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX53 VHD, 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 DX53 VHD registered?

DX53 VHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is DX53 VHD safe to buy?

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