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2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,911 mi
Last recorded68,911 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 USD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 68,911 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 67,122 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 67,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,888 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 65,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 63,133 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 63,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 63,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 61,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 61,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 59,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 56,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NS front and OS front indicators slightly discoloured

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,461 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door handle slightly stiff to pull open

front offside indicator and indicator side repeter light are both slightly dis-coloured

note plastic covers fitted on the underside of the vehicle

rear offside tyre is just starting to crack in the tread area and on the sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers door handle slightly stiff to pull open

front offside indicator and indicator side repeter light are both slightly dis-coloured

note plastic covers fitted on the underside of the vehicle

rear offside tyre is just starting to crack in the tread area and on the sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,655 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 29,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,643 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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HX03 USD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX03 USD, 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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HX03 USD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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