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RX53 JBZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,100 mi
Last recorded94,100 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,588 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 90,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,661 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,824 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting

nearside front tyre splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

band of corrosion o/s front disc.

n/s front tyre deteriorated.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

band of corrosion o/s front disc.

n/s front tyre deteriorated.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 17,589 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 17,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 8,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise head light does not ajust on switch for up and down load o/f headlamp

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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RX53 JBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 JBZ registered?

RX53 JBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is RX53 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 JBZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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