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YJ53 GDF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,558 miles

engine management light is illuminated

nearside front tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,184 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 66,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2009 65,047 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 65,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,857 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
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YJ53 GDF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

YJ53 GDF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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