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RX03 VXP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,611 mi
Last recorded84,611 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 VXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 84,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 83,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheelarch corrodeing

Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,012 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 77,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 73,075 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 73,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,225 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,319 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 67,319 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,986 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,411 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 19 Nov 2009 44,220 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,868 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,713 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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RX03 VXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RX03 VXP, 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 RX03 VXP registered?

RX03 VXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is RX03 VXP safe to buy?

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