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HX53 RZC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,694 mi
Last recorded61,694 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,694 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front contaminated with condensation but light output not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 61,694 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front contaminated with condensation but light output not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 59,297 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 59,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,711 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,485 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both(slight) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension arm bush showing deterioration(steel cover corroded,incomplete)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,289 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,286 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,513 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,694 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,485 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,724 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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HX53 RZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HX53 RZC, 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 HX53 RZC registered?

HX53 RZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 RZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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