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RX53 JEO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 JEO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,114 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,130 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 80,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,831 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 57,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 44,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,245 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,921 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 JEO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO registered?

RX53 JEO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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