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RX53 VZN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,749 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 60,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smears slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,017 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,436 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine smokes

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine smokes

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,258 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,851 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,455 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,504 miles

Fuel cap seal is starting to crack.

N/S/F outer sidewall of tyre is cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,630 miles

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
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RX53 VZN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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