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M70 MHD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,584 mi
Last recorded33,584 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 MHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 33,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 32,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 29,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 27,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 27,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 27,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,220 miles

o/s/f brake hose perishing .....

water in both headlamps ..........

Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,657 miles

Condensation in nearside and offside headlamp

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 26,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Condensation in nearside and offside headlamp

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,427 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 24,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,757 miles

n/s number plate lamp loose

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,080 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 19,542 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,633 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 17,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres slightly perishing with age

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,407 miles

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 11,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,376 miles

offside seat belt twisted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 4,898 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005

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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M70 MHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M70 MHD, 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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M70 MHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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