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YK53 EXZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,030 mi
Last recorded45,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

slight judder from o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise on badly perished front tyres on the inner side wall

advise on corroded front brake discs

Fail 12 Feb 2018 42,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise on badly perished front tyres on the inner side wall

advise on corroded front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,856 miles

engine and under vehicle covers

Fail 18 Dec 2015 39,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine and under vehicle covers

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,603 miles

N/S/F tyre valve perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 39,599 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,978 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,549 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,549 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 28,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,052 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 23,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,016 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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YK53 EXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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