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VX53 BUH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,176 mi
Last recorded42,176 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,067 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,342 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 33,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and perishing (145/65/15

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside+offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 33,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and perishing (145/65/15

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside+offside (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 32,598 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

leaking from n/s drive shaft seal

Fail 29 Nov 2014 32,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

leaking from n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 32,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 31,285 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 31,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 28,441 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 28,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,989 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 22,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

near side front spring may be weak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,902 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 20,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUH, 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 BUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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