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YJ53 GHU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,745 mi
Last recorded41,745 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Vehicle under cover not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 26 Sep 2023 41,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,585 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 38,968 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,439 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,622 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated due to age

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,507 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 34,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 32,523 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 30,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift in nearside front ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,324 miles

slight lift in nearside front ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 8,160 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 GHU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

YJ53 GHU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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