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HX53 RZO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,422 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level stop lamp has 1 of 4 bulbs not working. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses beginning to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front osf tyre very perished on and between tread of tyre.

Offside Front burning smell and smoke coming out from behind o/s headlamp when headlamp switched on.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,007 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both lower shocker bushes starting to separate

both rear tyres wearing thin

exhaust manifold cracked

slight corrosion starting in both front brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2018 98,007 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses perished

both lower shocker bushes starting to separate

both rear tyres wearing thin

exhaust manifold cracked

slight corrosion starting in both front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,325 miles

exhaust manifold cracked

indicators rear and wing repeaters slightly white

Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust manifold cracked

indicators rear and wing repeaters slightly white

turbo actuator rod adrift

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,319 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,707 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,707 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre 70% worn

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,859 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre 70% worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,381 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 39,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,929 miles

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

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

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

both driveshaft oilseals leaking.

nail in nearside rear tyre ( unrepairable )

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,441 miles

both inner driveshaft oil seals leaking.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 30,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both inner driveshaft oil seals leaking.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 21,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 RZO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HX53 RZO, 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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HX53 RZO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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