MOT Status
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70,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
Fuel tank sealing cap rubber slightly split
Offside seat belt twisted
Oil leak
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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