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HY03 BAV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,710 mi
Last recorded47,710 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 BAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,628 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 41,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,545 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,237 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,049 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 15,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,787 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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HY03 BAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY03 BAV, 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 HY03 BAV registered?

HY03 BAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is HY03 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 BAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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