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OU03 URG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,198 mi
Last recorded71,198 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 URG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,952 miles

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 65,208 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 65,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 58,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,971 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 50,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,550 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 35,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,146 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,584 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,235 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 29,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OU03 URG 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 69.6%.

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 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 OU03 URG, 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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OU03 URG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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