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VX53 BUE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,771 mi
Last recorded22,771 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 22,771 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 22,407 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 21,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 20,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 19,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 18,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 18,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 17,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 16,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 14,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 12,457 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 10,928 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 10,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 10,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 8,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 8,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 6,950 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 6,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 4,952 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 4,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,343 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 BUE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 BUE registered?

VX53 BUE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is VX53 BUE safe to buy?

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