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2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,203 mi
Last recorded87,203 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,574 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,535 miles

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Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,490 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 69,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 66,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy rust to front suspension and steering components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 63,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy rust to front suspension and steering components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,352 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak (sump area)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,352 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak (sump area)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,154 miles

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2012 57,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate lamp slightly dimmer

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear number plate deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2011 51,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate lamp slightly dimmer

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear number plate deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,460 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,984 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,404 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,240 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 26,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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EU53 VNC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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