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RX53 JBU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,445 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR DRIVE SHAFTS CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 61,445 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Sides Drive Shafts Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 60,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 41,735 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 39,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,551 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 37,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,160 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 35,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,844 miles

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

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,078 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres badly deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal perished

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 11,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres badly deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal perished

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 6,817 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,337 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 5,337 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,352 miles

Rear number plate becoming distorted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,409 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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RX53 JBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

RX53 JBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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