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VX53 RKE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,663 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Spot light inop.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 61,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 77t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 61,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 77t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 93,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 46,535 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,398 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement found on slider plates (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement found using slider plates (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland very slight play found in shock absorber (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,172 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 33,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,098 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 25,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,177 miles

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

both front wipers split

Fail 12 Nov 2012 13,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wipers split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 6,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 2,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RKE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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