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RK53 BTE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BTE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,597 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,458 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,381 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 63,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,511 miles

Front wiper blades poor/worn

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,367 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 61,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,237 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,000 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 61,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,240 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 60,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 59,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,406 miles

crack in o/s/r tyre cord not exposed

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,076 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,076 miles

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,060 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,506 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,303 miles

full floor covers fitted.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 54,303 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

full floor covers fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,775 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,525 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 42,341 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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RK53 BTE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BTE, 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 RK53 BTE registered?

RK53 BTE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is RK53 BTE safe to buy?

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