2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · RX53 JCV
2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 15/09/2003. Recorded mileage 43,939 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 698cc
RX53 JCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 43,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RX53 JCV Mileage History
- 25/07/202342,354 mi
- 02/08/202443,237 mi+883 mi
- 02/08/202443,237 mi
- 16/07/202543,937 mi+700 mi
- 16/07/202543,939 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX53 JCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (RX53 JCV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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