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YJ53 FKW

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,468 mi
Last recorded49,468 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 FKW
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 43,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,818 miles

Cracks in inner wall of left hand rear tyre.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,901 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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YJ53 FKW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 FKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ53 FKW registered?

YJ53 FKW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is YJ53 FKW safe to buy?

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