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HF03 GUC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GUC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 63,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,983 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,726 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 42,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 38,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,021 miles

Near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake effort low on near side

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2014 34,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake effort low on near side

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,307 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 26,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,011 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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HF03 GUC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HF03 GUC, 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 HF03 GUC registered?

HF03 GUC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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