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HY03 BBF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,162 mi
Last recorded40,162 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 BBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,162 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2021 40,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,857 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 38,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019
Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 36,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,090 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,705 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of weathering cracks

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 29,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 27,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 22,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,235 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,024 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 11,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HY03 BBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

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

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