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SV53 CJO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,382 mi
Last recorded64,382 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CJO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 59,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,591 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,684 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 52,684 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly age cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2018 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly age cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,456 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 42,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 41,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,212 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 37,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,271 miles

steering damper slightly stiff

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 26,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CJO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV53 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

SV53 CJO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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