MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,770 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp beam images poor.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear central (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Steering damper moist
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp beam images poor.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear central (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Steering damper moist
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Front brake application slightly uneven.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front brake application slightly uneven.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap seal deteriorated.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap seal starting to perish
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advanced corrosion to rear subframe, axle beam, hubs and shock absorbers
Corrosion to front coil springs
Corrosion to front hubs and shock absorbers
Evidence of corrosion to both inner/outer sill ends
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
O/s handbrake cable corroded
Park brake travel high for model
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination
Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
Advanced Corrosion to front coil springs
Advanced corrosion to rear subframe, rear axle, hubs and shock absorber bodies
Corrosion to front suspension components
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
O/s park brake cable corroded
Park lever travel high for model
Plastic covers, liners and trays preventing full examination
Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
Some corrosion evidence to both inner/outer sill ends
Some freeplay in n/s/f shock abdsorber damping rod
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating
Plastic covers preventing full examination
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating
Plastic covers preventing full examination
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)
Small cuts in inside of o/s/r tyre, not to cords.
handbrake travel high
slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in steering wheel
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ53 GHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GHD, 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 GHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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