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YJ53 GDO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,865 mi
Last recorded80,865 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 80,865 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,218 miles

advise nearside offside wiper blade smearing slightly.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise nearside offside wiper blade smearing slightly.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,533 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,533 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 55,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,520 miles

Front wipers worn out.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,644 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,245 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slight sidewall damage

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,943 miles

Chassis number on V5 is wrong.Correct chassis number on VIN plate is WME4503322J024804

Fail 31 Oct 2006 19,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GDO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

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

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