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AY03 EYB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,097 mi
Last recorded90,097 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,097 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,610 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 87,127 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

NS wing repeater going white

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively By hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Slight movement in NSF top mount

Fail 4 Dec 2021 87,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front top mount both front slight play

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished but not leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front & offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorating

Fail 9 Nov 2020 86,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust silencer join is loose

nearside front & offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,518 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil residue engine areas

rear brakes grabbing slightly nearside & offside

Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,515 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front engine mount marked in yellow chalk (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil residue engine areas

rear brakes grabbing slightly nearside & offside

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear lower shock bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake cable is deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on the limit marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine area's

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,663 miles

nearside & offside rear shock absorber shrouds are damaged

nearside front top mount has play

offside front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,549 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 77,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,765 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 69,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,346 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,633 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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AY03 EYB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AY03 EYB, 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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AY03 EYB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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