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GN53 RYP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,152 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,530 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,772 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,579 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,903 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,819 miles

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,815 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine sump ()

alternator drive belt missing

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,774 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 45,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 45,654 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover not allowing full inspection

undercovers not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover not allowing full inspection

undercovers not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2014 45,556 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,349 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,520 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,177 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 RYP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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