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VX53 RCY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,467 mi
Last recorded153,467 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 153,467 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and both sills also are covered with trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 153,467 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up fouling rear shocker (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and both sills also are covered with trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 150,427 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres fouling shocker

Fail 23 May 2017 150,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear both rear tyres fouling shocker

Pass 23 May 2016 149,527 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,745 miles

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

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

evidence of offside rear tyre rubbing on shock absorber

Pass 7 May 2014 79,700 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly rubbing against shock absorber

Pass 18 May 2013 73,786 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 73,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2012 68,689 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 68,606 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,661 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,203 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,285 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,853 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 RCY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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