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MP03 GYV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,228 mi
Last recorded44,228 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 GYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,228 miles

both front tyres over 10 years old

both rear tyres over 10 years old

n/s rear tyre 3.5m

Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,971 miles

front brake discs very rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2022 42,971 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,259 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 40,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,774 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 30,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 11,696 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,511 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,347 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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MP03 GYV 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 78.9%.

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 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 MP03 GYV, 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 MP03 GYV registered?

MP03 GYV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is MP03 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP03 GYV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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