MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,741 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Underbody covers fitted impeeding full inspection of underside of vehicle
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING BUT STILL LEGIBLE FROM 20 METERS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING BUT STILL LEGIBLE FROM 20 METERS
Fuel cap seal starting to crack
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear registration plate delaminating but still legible
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Fuel cap seal starting to crack
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminating but still legible
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 VYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?
RX53 VYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is RX53 VYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX53 VYG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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