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YN53 YAE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,454 mi
Last recorded69,454 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 YAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,383 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,361 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,455 miles

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside OIL LEAKS

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING

SIDE INDICATORS ARE PALE

STRONG ADVISE :FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED !!

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside OIL LEAKS

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING

SIDE INDICATORS ARE PALE

STRONG ADVISE :FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED !!

Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,627 miles

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

general corrosion underside vehicle

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 27 Feb 2016 57,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

general corrosion underside vehicle

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,282 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 36,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,170 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 30,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,888 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 YAE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

YN53 YAE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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