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DX53 VHR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,496 mi
Last recorded56,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,496 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 56,496 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,712 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 53,511 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside seat belt very twisted.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,688 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 42,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,406 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,527 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 VHR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 VHR registered?

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

Is DX53 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 VHR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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