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EU53 RTV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 RTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 84,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,088 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 75,080 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 62,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,461 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 59,460 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,669 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,498 miles

Inner Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,645 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EU53 RTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU53 RTV, 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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EU53 RTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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