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HX53 YMK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YMK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,010 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 49,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,291 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,502 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 31,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,983 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 25,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,294 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 22,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 19,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,319 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,541 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 7,024 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,038 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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HX53 YMK 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 72.7%.

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 HX53 YMK, 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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HX53 YMK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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