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PO53 JYZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 54,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 44,618 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2021 42,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,379 miles

n/s headlight aim just in limit

o/s/f shock damp

unable to check all brake pipes due to undertrays

Pass 14 May 2018 27,094 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm, side wall perished and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear air scoop attached to gearbox insecure

surface corrosion rear axle beam, rear suspension and front suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,653 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 26,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,878 miles

plastic undertrays fitted hard to check

Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 14,847 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 13,353 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,353 miles

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,181 miles

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 13,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,689 miles

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated(cracking)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 12,335 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 11,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,709 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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PO53 JYZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO53 JYZ, 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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PO53 JYZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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