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VX53 BNJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,312 mi
Last recorded144,312 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 144,312 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 143,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 141,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 141,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,016 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 139,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,788 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 138,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 137,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 136,390 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 136,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 133,224 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,003 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,003 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/front tyre has groove around inner wall due to fouling coil spring

unable to check o/s/front shock absorber due to collapsed coil spring

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,823 miles

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

Hi Level brake light bulb inop (centre one).

Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,823 miles

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

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

Hi Level brake light bulb inop (centre one).

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,256 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,673 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 18,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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VX53 BNJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VX53 BNJ, 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 VX53 BNJ registered?

VX53 BNJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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