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YN53 NWJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,065 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,467 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 69,467 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 56,773 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 56,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,543 miles

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 52,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,907 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 48,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,479 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,159 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

registration plate lamp loose

Pass 2 Nov 2013 37,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 37,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 36,021 miles

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

front brake disc advise to be changed as corrosion present

Fail 27 Oct 2012 35,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc advise to be changed as corrosion present

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 29,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,835 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 14,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,852 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 9,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,340 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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YN53 NWJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN53 NWJ, 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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YN53 NWJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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