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RX03 YDT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YDT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 128,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 122,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,275 miles

Minor Oil leak

Service due

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,680 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 114,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification track rod end incontact with over sized bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 113,085 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017
Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,788 miles

front brakes slight fluctuating

minor play in both front upper suspension mounts

nearside front tyre close to limit/low inner edge 145 65 15

undercovers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 109,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes slight fluctuating

minor play in both front upper suspension mounts

nearside front tyre close to limit/low inner edge 145 65 15

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,354 miles

Both front stub axles are corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe and axle are corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 101,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 101,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,091 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 77,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,219 miles

Airbag light on

Passenger wiper blade distorted

Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,863 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,409 miles

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

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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RX03 YDT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RX03 YDT, 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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RX03 YDT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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