MOT Status
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78,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Both front lower arm bushing sleeves corroded
Exhaust manifold cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
all suspension components front and rear ahve service corrosion
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
all suspension components front and rear ahve service corrosion
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
engine emits white smoke when reved up
Exhaust box deteriorating and leaking slightly
Exhaust manifold cracked
Front brake discs corroded
Exhaust box deteriorating and leaking slightly
Exhaust manifold cracked
Front brake discs corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs corroded
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)
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)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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The MOT history for YN53 NXB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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