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RK53 BYV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,060 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,679 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,378 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,006 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 22,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,732 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 BYV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

RK53 BYV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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