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PO53 JVG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,743 mi
Last recorded59,743 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,050 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,073 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Dust cover corroded (2.4.G.1)

Under panels fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,266 miles

Offside front tyre cracking slightly But no cord or ply visable

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,529 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,529 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,709 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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PO53 JVG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO53 JVG, 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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PO53 JVG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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