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RX03 YFB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,656 mi
Last recorded67,656 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YFB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 145 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 145 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,033 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 60,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,198 miles

Fuel cap seal becoming perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal becoming perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,505 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; tyres manufactured 2002! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 39,505 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; tyres manufactured 2002! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,259 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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RX03 YFB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YFB, 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 RX03 YFB registered?

RX03 YFB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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