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HX53 VMR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,685 mi
Last recorded94,685 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,685 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,690 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front engine mounting perished

Fail 27 Oct 2023 85,649 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres on 2mm

front engine mounting perished

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 69,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive damp around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive damp around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 51,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres on 3mm/cracking in tread

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2018 51,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres on 3mm/cracking in tread

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,112 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 15,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 12,345 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 8,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,360 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 VMR 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 82.6%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 November 2003.

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