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HX53 YMV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,770 mi
Last recorded93,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,941 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,165 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,950 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,679 miles

belly pans fitted

offside rear outer road wheel rim slight damage

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,843 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 51,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 29,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,959 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades smear slightly

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 YMV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YMV, 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 HX53 YMV registered?

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

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