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YE52 JXJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,795 mi
Last recorded97,795 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 JXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,795 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 97,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 83,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,384 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 79,177 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,683 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,739 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,013 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing near limit

items removed from drivers view at time of test

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2016 72,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing near limit

items removed from drivers view at time of test

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Water ingress offside headlamp

Fail 5 Jan 2015 69,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Water ingress offside headlamp

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 67,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,203 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 58,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,153 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 53,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 45,854 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,051 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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YE52 JXJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YE52 JXJ, 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 YE52 JXJ registered?

YE52 JXJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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