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SJ03 CYU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,304 mi
Last recorded73,304 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 CYU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,678 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,528 miles

engine mount worn and has excessive movement

rear wiper blade dont clear screen

Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,528 miles

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

engine mount worn and has excessive movement

rear wiper blade dont clear screen

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,717 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 65,716 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,334 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,555 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 60,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,883 miles

rear brakes noisy when braking but readings ok.

wipers noisy but clearing screen

Fail 27 Oct 2012 53,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,748 miles

rear wiper split

slight play in both steering rack ball ends

Fail 14 Oct 2011 48,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper split

slight play in both steering rack ball ends

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,619 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 45,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,785 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 32,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,234 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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SJ03 CYU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SJ03 CYU, 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 SJ03 CYU registered?

SJ03 CYU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 CYU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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