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YO53 VLX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Nearside seatbelt twisted

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside seatbelt twisted

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,375 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,525 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,758 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,637 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2012 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads very low

front brake pipes corroded slightly

o/s/f body/wheel arch damaged

washers & wipers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,206 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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YO53 VLX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YO53 VLX, 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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YO53 VLX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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