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SV53 CHH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,932 mi
Last recorded42,932 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,767 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 37,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,455 miles

both front tyres on the limit and heavily worn inner edge

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,168 miles

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

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

air bag light on in dash

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer edge not showing cordes yet

Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

air bag light stays on in dash

Pass 28 May 2009 17,378 miles

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

oil leak from gear box.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,422 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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SV53 CHH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SV53 CHH, 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 SV53 CHH registered?

SV53 CHH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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