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VX53 BPU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,379 mi
Last recorded60,379 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,379 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,982 miles

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,982 miles

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

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,195 miles

Front discs rusting change when pads worn out

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil leak

Offside Rear drive shaft oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,984 miles

slight play in offside front strut

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,047 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,720 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,881 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 BPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

VX53 BPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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