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DX53 VHE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,730 mi
Last recorded97,730 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,730 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 94,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,920 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 93,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,949 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,773 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,773 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,951 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,247 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 59,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,735 miles

both front stub axle outer sleeves slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,747 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,512 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,653 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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DX53 VHE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

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

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