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YK53 EXT

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,892 mi
Last recorded51,892 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EXT
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,284 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,281 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,450 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,114 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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YK53 EXT is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 EXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK53 EXT registered?

YK53 EXT is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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