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GN53 RYA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,669 mi
Last recorded41,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 RYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 41,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers hiding suspect corroded inner sills

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mounting and lower mounting on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 41,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers hiding suspect corroded inner sills

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mounting and lower mounting on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 41,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers hiding suspect corroded inner sills

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mounting and lower mounting on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 41,444 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers hiding suspect corroded inner sills

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mounting and lower mounting on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 41,126 miles

All shock absorber casingfs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspect sill corroded under covers

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,890 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,445 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,175 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 39,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust manifold cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,012 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 38,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 29,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear outer trye side wall cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,239 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,633 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 22,626 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 15,207 miles

nsf tyre cracking on tread

osf tyre cracking on tread

Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,846 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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GN53 RYA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN53 RYA, 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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GN53 RYA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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