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VX53 RCV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,777 mi
Last recorded83,777 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 77,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,589 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,102 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs both corroded on inner face

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper split

sump corroded and damp

Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,902 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs both corroded on inner face

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper split

sump corroded and damp

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,150 miles

nsr tyre inside wall slight cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,397 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,092 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 RCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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