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OY53 VBN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,812 mi
Last recorded31,812 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VBN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 31,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 31,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 27,428 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 25,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 23,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,357 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 18,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 18,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,720 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 17,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,274 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 17,274 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,512 miles

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

n/b both front and both rear tyres perished cracking between tread.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 16,512 miles

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

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

n/b both front and both rear tyres perished cracking between tread.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,061 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 9,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 6,554 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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OY53 VBN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY53 VBN, 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 OY53 VBN registered?

OY53 VBN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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