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GN53 RXX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 RXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,507 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is getting to end of life (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 105,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights might be able to be polished , also possible bulbs need fitting correctly, but both have zero pattern currently. not sure the price of new ?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is getting to end of life (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 101,168 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 101,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 99,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,734 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,714 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,610 miles

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 2 Jul 2011 33,610 miles

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

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,204 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 32,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre (outer sidewall) perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2009 30,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,780 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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GN53 RXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN53 RXX, 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 GN53 RXX registered?

GN53 RXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is GN53 RXX safe to buy?

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