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RX53 JCV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,939 mi
Last recorded43,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,939 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stoplamp 1 x bulb of 5 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 43,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stoplamp 1 x bulb of 5 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 43,237 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc getting very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine sump getting rusted

service light on

Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,659 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sticking near limit (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x bulb of 5 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

service lamp on

Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,488 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has 1 bulb not working of 5 (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 21 Jul 2021 41,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has 1 bulb not working of 5 (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,467 miles

1 x high level stop lamp bulb not working of 5

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,169 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,052 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,738 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 39,576 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,171 miles

1 x hi-level stoplamp bulb not working

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 377,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 35,219 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,525 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,503 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 JCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

RX53 JCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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