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NY03 HWS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,179 mi
Last recorded67,179 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 HWS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,179 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,844 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 56,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 48,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,514 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pipe slight corroded

play in osf top shocker mount

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 26,402 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING 145/65/15 72T

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

OIL ON MIN

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 18,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 18,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 13,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes routed under plastic undertray cannot be inspected visually

Pass 11 May 2009 13,076 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed under plastic undertray cannot be inspected visually

Fail 28 Aug 2008 10,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 6,589 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 6,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NY03 HWS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NY03 HWS, 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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NY03 HWS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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