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OY53 VCA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VCA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 61,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished & broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,589 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,060 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 54,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 43,017 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 43,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 38,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,136 miles

Oil leak ()

both sills corroded

under trays, sill covers and engine guards

Fail 22 Sep 2016 36,129 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both sills corroded

under trays, sill covers and engine guards

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,708 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hubs corroded

under trays throughout surface corrosion throughout

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 31,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,409 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,393 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 25,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,857 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,150 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 20,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,854 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 7,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VCA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OY53 VCA, 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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OY53 VCA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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