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P16 PYS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,321 mi
Last recorded65,321 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 PYS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides and covers fitted under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,627 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,854 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 63,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,422 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,297 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Condensation in both headlamps

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,309 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 55,012 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to legal limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,591 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,327 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,832 miles

horn tone distorted

n/s/f tyre has a big cut in the sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

horn tone distorted

n/s/f tyre has a big cut in the sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2011 48,052 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 432,123 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 432,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,061 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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P16 PYS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P16 PYS, 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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P16 PYS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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