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RY03 HTP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,390 mi
Last recorded52,390 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 52,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 50,997 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 49,809 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished And Cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Has Slight Damage

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,393 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,634 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 29,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,204 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,903 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 13,173 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 HTP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

RY03 HTP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 HTP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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