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RX53 VYK

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,997 mi
Last recorded59,997 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,085 miles

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

under side covers

Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

under side covers

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,416 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Nearside rear tyre cloes to the legal limit, side wall perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 47,208 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Nearside rear tyre cloes to the legal limit, side wall perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,263 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 41,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,724 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,358 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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RX53 VYK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver 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) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYK, 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 VYK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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