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YE52 JYK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,989 mi
Last recorded8,989 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 JYK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 8,989 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 8,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 8,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 8,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 8,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 8,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 8,459 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 8,213 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 8,072 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 8,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 7,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 7,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 7,456 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 7,334 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Pass 29 Dec 2011 7,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 7,150 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 7,008 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 6,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006
Pass 9 Dec 2005 5,012 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 JYK 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 95.2%.

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 YE52 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

YE52 JYK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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