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PO53 JVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,075 mi
Last recorded24,075 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 24,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,135 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 23,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 18,371 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,135 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 15,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,821 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 6,821 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 4,292 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 JVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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