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LY03 YLJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,322 mi
Last recorded54,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 54,322 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 51,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,408 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 47,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 44,355 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,505 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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LY03 YLJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY03 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY03 YLJ registered?

LY03 YLJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LY03 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 YLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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