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YK53 EXR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,202 mi
Last recorded64,202 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,202 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear all part off suspension slight coroded

Fail 19 May 2026 64,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear all part off suspension slight coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,316 miles

front and rear all part off suspension slight coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 49,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded front to back

Fail 2 Apr 2024 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded front to back

Fail 24 Oct 2023 49,971 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,324 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,182 miles

unable to see underbody due to full plastic under trays

Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 45,521 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 44,845 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 44,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,089 miles

under covers

Fail 12 Nov 2018 44,078 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers

Pass 22 Dec 2017 42,803 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 42,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall 145/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall 175/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall and tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

under covers

Fail 15 Nov 2016 40,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

under covers

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,210 miles

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

engine light on

under covers

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,455 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 39,443 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,220 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 36,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 34,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2007 29,687 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,687 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,240 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 28,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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