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YJ53 GHK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,953 mi
Last recorded68,953 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,953 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 68,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,943 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,181 miles

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

front windscreen wipers slightly worn.

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,314 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,917 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,787 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bulb out on high level stop light

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,066 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers slit on the ends

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,371 miles

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

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

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YJ53 GHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GHK, 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 GHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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