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HF03 PZN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,548 mi
Last recorded79,548 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 PZN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 77,014 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 77,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 63,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 57,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,350 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 54,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 53,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,543 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies and bushes deteriorated

Corrosion to front suspension arms

Corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,649 miles

Advanced corrosion to front hubs, front shock bodies and lower suspension arms

Advanced corrosion to rear axle beam, rear shock absorber bodies and all other components

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Some movement and freeplay in o/s/f shock absorber damping rod guide bush

Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,649 miles

Advanced corrosion to front hubs, front shock bodies and lower suspension arms

Advanced corrosion to rear axle beam, rear shock absorber bodies and all other components

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Some movement and freeplay in o/s/f shock absorber damping rod guide bush

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,821 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Slight play in n/s front suspension strut assembly

Pass 28 May 2008 31,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 31,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 May 2007 21,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2007 21,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,310 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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HF03 PZN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PZN, 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 PZN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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