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VX53 BOF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,274 mi
Last recorded92,274 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BOF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,274 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f door mirror glass missing however obligator mirror and interior mirror present

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 88,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 78,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,345 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 61,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,820 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,620 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,978 miles

rear offside and rear nearside tyres detoriated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,022 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,924 miles

front offside and front nearside tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,395 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 17,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,399 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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VX53 BOF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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 VX53 BOF, 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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VX53 BOF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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