MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WISHBONE FRONT BUSH
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
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS
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)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RK53 BYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK53 BYO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RK53 BYO have outstanding finance?
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