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HF03 YLY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,478 mi
Last recorded90,478 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 18,662 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

peter filler cap seal starting to perish

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 18,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both lower (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

peter filler cap seal starting to perish

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 10,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

petrol filler cap seal starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 65,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,414 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 33,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,529 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,529 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,188 miles

additional no'plates added front and rear

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,721 miles

rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking n/s & o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YLY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

HF03 YLY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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