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64,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
front and rear all part off suspension slight coroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded front to back
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
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
under tray fitted
unable to see underbody due to full plastic under trays
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
under covers
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
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
under covers
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine light on
rear wiper split
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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
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)
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?
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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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