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HY03 FTF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,785 mi
Last recorded102,785 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FTF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,785 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres larger than rears!!!

Fail 1 Aug 2019 102,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres larger than rears!!!

Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,158 miles

Front both front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 2 May 2017 96,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,551 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and also are starting to perish

Both hand brake cables are starting to rust

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Off side rear tyre is starting to wear low and perish

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under trays are fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,525 miles

Both front stub axles are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,412 miles

Both front stub axles are rusty

Boyh hand brake cables are rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear trye is just starting to wear low on outer edge

Rear axle is rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,245 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 92,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,642 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,642 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear slightly binding (wheel)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,926 miles

o/s rear slightly binding (wheel)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 88,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,646 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 FTF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

HY03 FTF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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