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PA03 DFU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,681 mi
Last recorded44,681 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,681 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 41,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 39,444 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,191 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,624 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,800 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 14 May 2009 22,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,660 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 13,660 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PA03 DFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PA03 DFU, 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 PA03 DFU registered?

PA03 DFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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