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RY03 NZS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,859 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,820 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation in neatside headlamp

offside headlamp chipped

Fail 18 Jan 2022 59,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both ABS rings badly rusted (1.6 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 56,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both ABS rings badly rusted (1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,535 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both ABS rings rusty (1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,450 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,782 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

o/s/f wishbone corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 45,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front shock absorbers corroded

o/s/f wishbone corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,188 miles

Offside Front lower wishbone corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,478 miles

o/s/f suspension arm corroded around ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,649 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 43,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,957 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 39,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some stiffness in steering during suspended lock to lock check.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,372 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,847 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,847 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,819 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,526 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 NZS 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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

RY03 NZS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 NZS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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