MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leaks
oil leaks
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
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
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
offside front shock absorber protective shroud incomplete
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RX53 VZA registered?
RX53 VZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is RX53 VZA safe to buy?
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