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YJ53 GCV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,887 mi
Last recorded64,887 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 64,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

smoking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,022 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 58,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,729 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,741 miles

Horn intermittant.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 17,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 GCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

YJ53 GCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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