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VX53 RKF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,817 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,235 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 61,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dashboard indicating a fault

Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,245 miles

air bag light on dash ok at time of test please be advise this will be a fail as of january next year due to test changes

front wiper blades smearing

high level brake light has one bulb out

o-s-f tyre aged and cracked and close to limit

Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,191 miles

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

air bag light on dash ok at time of test please be advise this will be a fail as of january next year due to test changes

front wiper blades smearing

high level brake light has one bulb out

nearside tyre has puncture

o-s-f tyre aged and cracked and close to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 48,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,221 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 36,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 RKF 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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

VX53 RKF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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