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FJ03 UYN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,041 mi
Last recorded79,041 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UYN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,016 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,016 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,641 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 62,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,039 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 82,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,607 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2015 78,601 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,916 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,657 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,433 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,740 miles

nearside front tyre has cracking on the side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,637 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FJ03 UYN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FJ03 UYN, 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 FJ03 UYN registered?

FJ03 UYN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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