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2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESH 10
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

small oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,404 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 64,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,235 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,709 miles

slight gearbox oil leak (diff seals)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,906 miles

front brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = slight oil leak from gearbox/inner drive shaft = N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TOP LIMIT APRX 2MM (OUTER EDGE) = O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,854 miles

front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls o/s/f wishbone rear mtg bush worn some play play in both rear driveshaft hubs inner and leaking oil

Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,854 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls o/s/f wishbone rear mtg bush worn some play play in both rear driveshaft hubs inner and leaking oil

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,598 miles

n/s/seatbelt twisted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 21,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/seatbelt twisted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,991 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 17,991 miles

Nearside Front 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

rear reg plate starting to de-lam front brake pads low aprx 70% worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,626 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,453 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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ESH 10 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ESH 10, 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 ESH 10 registered?

ESH 10 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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