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YN53 NXB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,124 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 78,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 66,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,675 miles

Both front lower arm bushing sleeves corroded

Exhaust manifold cracked

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,675 miles

Both front lower arm bushing sleeves corroded

Exhaust manifold cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,498 miles

Emissions just met maximum limit in the dying seconds of the test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One bulb out in hi-level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,498 miles

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

Emissions just met maximum limit in the dying seconds of the test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One bulb out in hi-level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 49,836 miles

all suspension components front and rear ahve service corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2018 49,836 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

all suspension components front and rear ahve service corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 49,704 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,942 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,484 miles

engine emits white smoke when reved up

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,259 miles

Exhaust box deteriorating and leaking slightly

Exhaust manifold cracked

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,259 miles

Exhaust box deteriorating and leaking slightly

Exhaust manifold cracked

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,666 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,695 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 32,065 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2008 32,065 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,097 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 NXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YN53 NXB, 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 YN53 NXB registered?

YN53 NXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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