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R555 ONY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,917 mi
Last recorded114,917 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 ONY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 111,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2014
Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,682 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded, more nearside front

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,429 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 36,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,627 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,365 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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R555 ONY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R555 ONY, 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 R555 ONY registered?

R555 ONY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is R555 ONY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 ONY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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