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YK53 BWA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,036 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,416 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,745 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,745 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 49,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 49,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,126 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,125 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,009 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 20,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 20,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YK53 BWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK53 BWA, 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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YK53 BWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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