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PO53 JXR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,559 mi
Last recorded27,559 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,559 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,367 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 27,040 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 26,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 25,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,476 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2017 25,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2016 24,091 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 24,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,566 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,500 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 9,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,367 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 JXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JXR, 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 PO53 JXR registered?

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

Is PO53 JXR safe to buy?

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