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RX53 JAU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,330 mi
Last recorded37,330 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 JAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,047 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,951 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,336 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 30,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,376 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 22,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both number plates starting to fade

front dics corrodeing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,960 miles

slight lift in both rear shockabsorber top mount bushes

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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RX53 JAU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX53 JAU, 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 RX53 JAU registered?

RX53 JAU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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