CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ53 GBX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,189 mi
Last recorded119,189 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 119,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,696 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 117,696 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,952 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 112,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,846 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 105,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 86,731 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed prior to test

Fail 6 May 2016 86,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,004 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear number plate perished

front brake discs in poor condition (offside catching on shield)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

front undertray damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2015 78,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs in poor condition (offside catching on shield)

front undertray damaged

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear number plate perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,566 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,663 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,182 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 33,182 miles

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

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

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 28 Nov 2007 26,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,237 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ53 GBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ53 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ53 GBX?

You can check the full history of YJ53 GBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ53 GBX registered?

YJ53 GBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is YJ53 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 GBX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ53 GBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ53 GBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.