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DX53 VHV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,149 mi
Last recorded62,149 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 62,149 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 61,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,845 miles

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

Nearside wiper split at end

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 60,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside wiper split at end

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,794 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit +perished

eml on

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover small hole not allowing dirt ingress

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,375 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,268 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 35,768 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked/delaminated around circumference on inside sidewall no cording visible at time of test but advise replacement

Fail 7 May 2010 35,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracked/delaminated around circumference on inside sidewall no cording visible at time of test but advise replacement

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,305 miles

both front tyres cracks outer walls

drivers front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,335 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,425 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 13,398 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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