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FJ03 UZB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,508 mi
Last recorded43,508 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 43,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,249 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 39,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 30,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,062 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 30,062 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,953 miles

sidewall cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,566 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,466 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,224 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 UZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ03 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

FJ03 UZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 UZB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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