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RX53 JEU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,262 mi
Last recorded87,262 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,506 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,501 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Starter motor air duct insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,239 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,696 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,877 miles

Advise high level stop lamp has slight water ingress

Advise nsr outer hand brake cable slightly poor condition may need attention at a later date

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,248 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 JEU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JEU, 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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RX53 JEU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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