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YK53 EWP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EWP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 59,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 57,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,823 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,017 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,016 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 56,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 42,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2007 37,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 EWP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EWP, 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 YK53 EWP registered?

YK53 EWP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is YK53 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK53 EWP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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