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EU53 RVR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,640 mi
Last recorded47,640 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 RVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,716 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,488 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 RVR 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 88.2%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

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

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