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VX53 RKU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,108 mi
Last recorded79,108 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,108 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 79,108 miles

Stop lamp not working both stop (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,825 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,446 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F Wiper sarting to split

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,682 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 40,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,904 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 RKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

VX53 RKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 RKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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