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YO53 VRU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,627 mi
Last recorded79,627 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,627 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 77,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 75,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 75,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 73,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,319 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,393 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,393 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,200 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 20,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,611 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 VRU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YO53 VRU, 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 YO53 VRU registered?

YO53 VRU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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