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EU53 RVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 RVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,267 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,267 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,810 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,799 miles

wiper blades deteriated but still clears the screen

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,758 miles

offside front shock slight leak

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 14 May 2010 38,638 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge.

Both rear tyres are wearing on outer edge.

Large plastic undertray fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2010 38,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge.

Both rear tyres are wearing on outer edge.

Large plastic undertray fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

Fail 22 May 2009 33,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Pass 22 May 2009 33,545 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,460 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 26,458 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006

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 RVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 EU53 RVJ, 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 EU53 RVJ registered?

EU53 RVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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