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YK53 EZB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,311 mi
Last recorded91,311 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,311 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 91,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,007 miles

fuel smell under vehicle

headlamp levelling device switch not present

Fail 17 Aug 2021 89,006 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel smell under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,158 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 72,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 57,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 52,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 50,714 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2011 47,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2011 47,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2010 42,106 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 42,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2009 38,918 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 19 Dec 2007 30,934 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Dec 2006 22,656 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 22,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

YK53 EZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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