CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN03 HGX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 HGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,963 miles

Full underside undertray fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 75,528 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 70,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 62,905 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle pipe as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,586 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

offsidfe headlight pattern slightly deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes across rear axel slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,560 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,670 miles

off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,118 miles

both front indicators & nsf side repeator discoloured

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes split

front brake discs scored & nsf inner face slightly corroded

movement in both front struts & osf slight damp

nsf wiper not clearing correctly

osf & osr brake pipes corroded slightly

slight oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play steering

suspect battery weak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,446 miles

cut in osf tyre inner wall

front brake discs & pads worn & corroded

slight play osf wheel

sump pan corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,082 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN03 HGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SN03 HGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN03 HGX?

You can check the full history of SN03 HGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN03 HGX registered?

SN03 HGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is SN03 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 HGX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN03 HGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN03 HGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.