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EU03 VSA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,144 mi
Last recorded51,144 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VSA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 51,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 51,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 46,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 44,829 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 44,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 42,654 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 42,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,934 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,322 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noise

Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 29,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 29,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,044 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 27,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF tyre worn on the inner edge to 3mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,869 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,963 miles

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

offside front tyre on wear limit.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,823 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 VSA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VSA, 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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EU03 VSA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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