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YX53 GKV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,692 mi
Last recorded40,692 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 GKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,692 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,552 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,534 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 33,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,791 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2019 32,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2018 31,260 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 31,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 30,111 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tire cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2013 24,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tire cracking

nearside rear tire cracking

offside front tire cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 22,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,791 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 14,922 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 9,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,017 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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YX53 GKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YX53 GKV, 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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YX53 GKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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