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RX53 VZA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,819 mi
Last recorded87,819 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,819 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,473 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,089 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 77,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 70,657 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,721 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,721 miles

oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,932 miles

Oil leak

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing

fuel filler cap sealing washer perishing and cracking

offside front shock absorber protective shroud damaged and insecure

one of the high level stop lamp bulbs innoperative

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,932 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing

fuel filler cap sealing washer perishing and cracking

offside front shock absorber protective shroud damaged and insecure

one of the high level stop lamp bulbs innoperative

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,445 miles

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

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

long travel on the parking brake lever

offside front shock absorber protective shroud incomplete and insecure

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,486 miles

offside front shock absorber protective shroud incomplete

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

full undertray fitted

rear number plate marked

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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RX53 VZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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