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RX53 JFK

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 JFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,846 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,481 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 56,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of date also (1809) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of date also (1809) (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,178 miles

both front discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2013 37,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2012 34,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,883 miles

one high level brake lightb bulb inop

Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,883 miles

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

one high level brake lightb bulb inop

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,108 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 33,108 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,680 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,227 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,251 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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RX53 JFK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX53 JFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX53 JFK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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