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HY03 BBV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,088 mi
Last recorded70,088 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 70,088 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front Badly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine Coolant/Antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,751 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside and Offside (2.5.B.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside and Offside (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,511 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking within the tread

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 53,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking within the tread

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

Pass 30 May 2014 49,642 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WET TEST

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2014 49,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WET TEST

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,084 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 43,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 43,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,592 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 36,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,654 miles

Fuel tank sealing cap rubber slightly split

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside seat belt twisted

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,654 miles

Fuel tank sealing cap rubber slightly split

Offside seat belt twisted

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,117 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,629 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 18,629 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 BBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY03 BBV, 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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HY03 BBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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