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VX53 OJE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,981 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,981 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,614 miles

1x high viz brake light not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 59,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

1x high viz brake light not working

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped/corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,526 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 53,526 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 26,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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VX53 OJE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

VX53 OJE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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