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YN53 YCB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,783 mi
Last recorded74,783 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,783 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 74,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective moisture on inside of headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024

Emissions unable to be completed various exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both reg plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,593 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 58,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 58,474 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Casing split & corroded, but functioning (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged valve badly split & perished. Leaking air pressure (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak from corroded/pours metal sump

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,740 miles

Engine sump corroded and weaping engine oil

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 1 Jul 2019 53,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine sump corroded and weaping engine oil

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Jun 2018 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken This is DANGEROUS as its in contact with brake components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 52,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 51,649 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014

intermitent miss fire

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,870 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,369 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,780 miles

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

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

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 29 Nov 2008 23,726 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,886 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 13,691 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,691 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 YCB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YN53 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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