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HX53 RZW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,620 mi
Last recorded101,620 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,074 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 101,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,366 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,323 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,507 miles

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

both rear tyres worn & both have nails in

Fail 1 Oct 2016 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres worn & both have nails in

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 98,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,896 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,995 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,339 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,900 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 72,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,378 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,310 miles

Exhaust back box mount corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 60,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust back box mount corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,373 miles

front brake discs worn

noise from o/s front wheel when rotating

o/s front tyre worn to legal limits

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,818 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 RZW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RZW, 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 RZW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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