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RK53 BPU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,988 mi
Last recorded55,988 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,988 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,931 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 53,931 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,279 miles

Front radiator housing bottom part damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front radiator housing bottom part damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,204 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 42,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 35,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,925 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,148 miles

front under tray losse

Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front under tray losse

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,379 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 25,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,809 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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RK53 BPU 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 66.7%.

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 RK53 BPU, 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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RK53 BPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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