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FJ03 UYV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,532 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,405 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,909 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 38,345 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge o/s/front top mount worn unable to view pads fully

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,345 miles

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge o/s/front top mount worn unable to view pads fully

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,703 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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FJ03 UYV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 UYV registered?

FJ03 UYV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is FJ03 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 UYV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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