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S999 PRH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 PRH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 77,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 69,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 60,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 60,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,353 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,021 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 55,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,430 miles

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,613 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear no plate fading

Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,753 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,671 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,324 miles

Front damper gaiters split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,384 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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S999 PRH 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 77.8%.

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 S999 PRH, 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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S999 PRH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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