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EU03 VRX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 35,330 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces and causing brake fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2025 32,528 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 32,526 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 30,098 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 30,092 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not easy to access (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides ,pump working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 27,637 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Rear axle starting to corrode

both rear lower shock bushes starting to deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2023 27,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disks slightly worn

Rear axle starting to corrode

both rear lower shock bushes starting to deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 25,302 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 25,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 22,067 miles

both front shocks slight corrosion at base

both front tyres perishing

both rear lower shock bushes slight play

both rear tyre cracking/splitting inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2020 19,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 15,195 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 15,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 10,251 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 6,681 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 10 Nov 2015 6,184 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 6,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,988 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 3,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,474 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 2,989 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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EU03 VRX 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 76%.

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 EU03 VRX, 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 EU03 VRX registered?

EU03 VRX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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