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VX53 RHU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,781 mi
Last recorded50,781 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,149 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 43,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,244 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,667 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 32,858 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 32,858 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 30,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,416 miles

all 4 tyres going rotton

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,238 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,613 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,150 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 RHU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 RHU registered?

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

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