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VX53 BSU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,731 mi
Last recorded96,731 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 96,731 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

centre stop lamp not working

underseal applied

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 95,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,622 miles

Front both side suspension corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,427 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 85,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,533 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,386 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,386 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs tatty

n/s seat belt twisted

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs tatty

n/s seat belt twisted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,400 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,399 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

n s handbrake cable outer sheathing has been rubbed away due to its insecure fixing but still functions correctly

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

damage to o/s rubber coolent pipe caused by contact with steering rack

n/s/r anti roll bar bush damaged but secure

park brake cables deteriated

park brake lever seams loose

turbo wastgate rod adrift,pipes to turbo corroded/swollen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,981 miles

both number plate lights require attention soon

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,195 miles

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

exhaust system slightly smokey

nearside rear anti-roll bar bracket slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,176 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,445 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 BSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BSU, 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 BSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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