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YJ53 FZT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,636 mi
Last recorded92,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 FZT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 92,636 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

front and rear brake pipes corrorded

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts wiring fouling brake pipe (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 70,015 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 70,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 65,202 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,222 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 61,179 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 57,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 48,833 miles
Pass 19 May 2007

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 FZT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZT, 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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YJ53 FZT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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