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OE03 EHT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,519 mi
Last recorded28,519 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EHT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 28,519 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 28,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 26,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body not fully secure wing panel slight panel damage. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 23,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 23,527 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 23,516 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure nearside rear corner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underfloor covers fitted

winter tyre fitted offside front

winter tyre fitted offside rear

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,959 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 71,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,853 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 50,853 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

noise from power unit

Pass 31 May 2007 40,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,960 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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OE03 EHT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE03 EHT, 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 OE03 EHT registered?

OE03 EHT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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