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AY53 GHJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,279 mi
Last recorded24,279 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,279 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 21,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,000 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,242 miles

Front Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,178 miles

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Oct 2012 11,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,124 miles

inspection of outer sill panels and brake pipes restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Fail 6 Sep 2010 10,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inspection of outer sill panels and brake pipes restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,201 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 5,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 5,282 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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AY53 GHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AY53 GHJ, 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 AY53 GHJ registered?

AY53 GHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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