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VX53 BPY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,539 mi
Last recorded110,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,539 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 110,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,930 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 99,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015
Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,661 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,818 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,577 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 BPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BPY, 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 BPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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