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EK03 JHF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,244 mi
Last recorded63,244 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 JHF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 63,244 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,243 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 52,833 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,241 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,704 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 35,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,546 miles

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

both seat belts twisted

Fail 2 Feb 2009 26,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both seat belts twisted

Pass 24 May 2008 21,952 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2008 21,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 16,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 16,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

minor play in offside front hub assembly

near side rear arch plastics loosly fitted

offside front tyre going bald on inner edge

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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EK03 JHF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EK03 JHF, 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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EK03 JHF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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