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RY03 MPE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pedal feels slightly sponge but preforms ok

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,638 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy but perform fine

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy but perform fine

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,508 miles

nearside front tyre valve perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,873 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,584 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 51,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,603 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,653 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 41,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,950 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 MPE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

RY03 MPE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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