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VX53 RHO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,168 mi
Last recorded23,168 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RHO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,168 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing.175-55-15

Fail 1 Sep 2015 20,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing.175-55-15

Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 17,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,345 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 12,333 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 10,243 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 7,594 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 3,695 miles

air bag light on

rear number plate fading

Pass 30 Jan 2009 120 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 RHO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RHO, 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 RHO registered?

VX53 RHO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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