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DX53 VHZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,802 mi
Last recorded61,802 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,203 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 51,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,373 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers blade deterioted

front brake discs corroded / pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,929 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,347 miles

Can't see front brake pads

Drivers seat belt twisted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 53,227 miles

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

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

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

Can't see front brake pads

Drivers seat belt twisted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut on tread

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls and tread

Fail 13 May 2011 24,350 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut on tread

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls and tread

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,235 miles

o/s front brake noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,578 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 VHZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

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

Is DX53 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 VHZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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