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RY03 HSU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,201 mi
Last recorded59,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 59,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,460 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 58,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 57,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,549 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 55,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 52,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2014 52,607 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF door dropped

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF door dropped

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,912 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 May 2010 28,810 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 28,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,674 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 21,316 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 3 May 2007 21,316 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 10 May 2006 19,102 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2006 19,102 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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RY03 HSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RY03 HSU, 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 RY03 HSU registered?

RY03 HSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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