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RY03 HTL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,192 mi
Last recorded56,192 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HTL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 56,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,008 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & o/s/r perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 53,008 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & o/s/r perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 52,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 50,339 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,295 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 46,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2019 37,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 27,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,229 miles

Plastic sill & under covers present at time of test

Fail 26 May 2017 23,229 miles

Plastic sill & under covers present at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 20,133 miles

Advise plastic sill covers & under cover present at time of test

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 20,133 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise plastic sill covers & under cover present at time of test

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 16,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 16,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 12,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 9,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 5,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,527 miles

advise plastic sill covers and undertrays

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,919 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 2,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 2,292 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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RY03 HTL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

RY03 HTL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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