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DA03 TYY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,134 mi
Last recorded94,134 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,134 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 94,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,548 miles

Front suspension corroded through out

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,549 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,489 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,732 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 52,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,946 miles

Both front wiper blades wearing.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper worn,

Service warning indicater on.

Engine oil on minimum.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,128 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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DA03 TYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA03 TYY, 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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DA03 TYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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