MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of VX53 RKU?
You can check the full history of VX53 RKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VX53 RKU registered?
VX53 RKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2003.
Is VX53 RKU safe to buy?
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.
Does VX53 RKU have outstanding finance?
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