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RY03 MSU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,079 mi
Last recorded91,079 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 MSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 91,079 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 91,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,223 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 85,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,553 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 83,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,718 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,718 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front fog lights not working

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 70,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

manifold cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,843 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

manifold cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S & N/S/F Tyres tread cracking on outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S & N/S/F Tyres tread cracking on outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perished

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,082 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 MSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

RY03 MSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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