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EU53 RVK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,277 mi
Last recorded34,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 RVK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,277 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 34,210 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 34,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,137 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,286 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 21,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,386 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres have age cracks (not showing cords)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,157 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,855 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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EU53 RVK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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