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HF03 GVA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,777 mi
Last recorded40,777 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 40,777 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 40,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 40,090 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 2 Feb 2024 39,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 38,783 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,262 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 38,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,775 miles

general corrosion at rear under vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2021 37,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion at rear under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,810 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,423 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 35,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,749 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 34,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 33,677 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,111 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,111 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,963 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 31,959 miles

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

Both front tyre has 2.5mm tread depth left.

Cracks in both front tyres outer walls to tread.

Damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall.

N/S/R tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,308 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,765 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 29,764 miles

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,061 miles

unable to fully inspect brake system,fuel pipes,suspension,steering system and floor pan due to plastic undertrays

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,922 miles

under trays fitted , unable to check under body

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 GVA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HF03 GVA, 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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HF03 GVA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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