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HY03 FSD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 44,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,315 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 36,531 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 36,531 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,905 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 32,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in top suspension mountings

under vehicle checks limited due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,923 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 29,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 28,439 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 28,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,683 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,283 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
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HY03 FSD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY03 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

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

Is HY03 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 FSD shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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