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RK53 BRF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,588 mi
Last recorded118,588 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 118,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 118,581 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap O-ring cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,529 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion on front & rear suspension

plastic loose on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack mount

Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

air intake loose

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 9 Apr 2020 115,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,021 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,021 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,634 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2016 113,150 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,499 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 102,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,887 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Some freeplay to o/s/f lower suspension joint

All tyres worn close to limits

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,887 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

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)

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

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Some freeplay to o/s/f lower suspension joint

All tyres worn close to limits

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 90,676 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,713 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,050 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 BRF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RK53 BRF, 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 BRF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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