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RX53 VZB

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VZB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,181 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 79,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,429 miles

bulb out in centre brake light

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,427 miles

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

bulb out in centre brake light

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 77,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,375 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN

REAR AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN

Fail 22 Oct 2011 44,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN

REAR AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,031 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,254 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,276 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,770 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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RX53 VZB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX53 VZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX53 VZB registered?

RX53 VZB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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