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HEL 7V

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEL 7V
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 43,158 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jul 2025 42,940 miles

Both rear & nearside front tyres 14 years old

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 42,755 miles

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,563 miles

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,384 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod joints creaking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,517 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 11 Jul 2019 40,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 35,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,075 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 29,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,897 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,409 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,688 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,658 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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HEL 7V is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HEL 7V, 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 HEL 7V registered?

HEL 7V is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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