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HX53 YMU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,981 mi
Last recorded38,981 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 38,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 38,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion forming on off side rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,939 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 35,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,624 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,452 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 28,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 27,021 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 24,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2010 16,006 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 14,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,139 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 11,811 miles

Near side rear wheel rim slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,811 miles

Near side rear wheel rim slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 9,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 6,580 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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HX53 YMU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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