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MH03 UUK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,627 mi
Last recorded93,627 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 UUK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,958 miles

Front both sides tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2020 89,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front both sides tyres have cracks in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,672 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,672 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,534 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 83,514 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 72,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 66,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 66,376 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,858 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly corroded

one bulb out in high level brake light

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,026 miles

cover fitted front to back under vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2009 54,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover fitted front to back under vehicle

Pass 20 May 2008 44,279 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 44,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 31,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,157 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light working but not complete

rear silencer securing bracket starting to split

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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MH03 UUK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MH03 UUK, 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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MH03 UUK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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