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DX53 VHU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,633 mi
Last recorded40,633 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front arms links etc surface rust

rattling noise from engine suspect exhaust bracket

Fail 16 Aug 2017 40,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front arms links etc surface rust

rattling noise from engine suspect exhaust bracket

Pass 20 May 2016 40,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door catch

washers a bit weak

Pass 12 May 2015 36,992 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 36,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,566 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 33,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,557 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 31,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,176 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,984 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 12,799 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VHU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

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

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