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P8 RYO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,429 mi
Last recorded83,429 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 RYO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 83,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,321 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 61,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,371 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 60,371 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,868 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2/5 Inoperative (1.2.1b)

Under-tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2/5 Inoperative (1.2.1b)

Under-tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre pershied and cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

n/s/r tyre pershied and cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,395 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 49,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,630 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,630 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,439 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,768 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,222 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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P8 RYO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P8 RYO, 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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P8 RYO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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