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PO53 JVM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,291 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,037 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/discs scabby

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 66,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,145 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,544 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 58,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,170 miles

rear silencer bracket heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,298 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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 JVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO53 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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