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YJ53 YFX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing strut top (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,916 miles

Nearside Front strut top mountlng has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,690 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,275 miles

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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,106 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,209 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,703 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,972 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated but still maintaining the sealing arrangment

nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly

offside front tyre tread cracking slightly

offside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,732 miles

rear number pate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,920 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,920 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

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 YFX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YFX, 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 YFX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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