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GN53 RYO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,736 mi
Last recorded60,736 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 RYO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,308 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front ,inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,237 miles

Full undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,775 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 48,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,155 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,572 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,355 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,716 miles

unable to see under side of the car (covered in plastic)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,669 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

minor deterioration on rear reg plate

Pass 27 May 2008 25,274 miles

minor deterioration on rear reg plate

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,194 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 RYO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

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

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