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YK53 EYC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,410 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 70,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,874 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,874 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,766 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,766 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,456 miles

long cracks appearing in left hand tyre, not deep enough to expose ply cords but need to keep an eye on them

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,707 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
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YK53 EYC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

YK53 EYC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is YK53 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK53 EYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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