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YJ53 FLA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,870 mi
Last recorded74,870 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 FLA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,870 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,021 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,021 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 67,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres of a differant size

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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YJ53 FLA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ53 FLA, 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 YJ53 FLA registered?

YJ53 FLA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 FLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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