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RK53 BYO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,720 mi
Last recorded82,720 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,720 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 82,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,005 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WISHBONE FRONT BUSH

Fail 15 Apr 2019 82,005 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR EXHAUST BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WISHBONE FRONT BUSH

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,875 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,798 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,924 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,991 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 27,991 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,437 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 BYO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK53 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

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

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