MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front strut top mountlng has slight play
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated
fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated
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
rear number pate slightly deteriorated
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YJ53 YFX registered?
YJ53 YFX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2003.
Is YJ53 YFX safe to buy?
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