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YX53 GKZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,595 mi
Last recorded66,595 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,595 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,199 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 55,959 miles

Engine stabiliser bush worn to excess

Fail 19 Dec 2018 55,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine stabiliser bush worn to excess

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,322 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,309 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,564 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 43,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,668 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 38,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 33,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 30,842 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 30,842 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,852 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,657 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,163 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 26,162 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs corroding

nearside and offside front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,686 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,691 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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YX53 GKZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YX53 GKZ, 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 YX53 GKZ registered?

YX53 GKZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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