MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both disc rusty
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front both disc rusty
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner both disc rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion on under body due to lack of use
engine management light on
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on
Slight play near side front wheel bearing
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front screen just legal at time of test in zone A
Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front screen just legal at time of test in zone A
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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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GN53 RYC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 GN53 RYC, 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 GN53 RYC registered?
GN53 RYC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is GN53 RYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for GN53 RYC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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