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SN03 VUH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,082 mi
Last recorded43,082 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VUH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,082 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,197 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,676 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 20,838 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,501 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 17,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SN03 VUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN03 VUH, 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

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What year was SN03 VUH registered?

SN03 VUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is SN03 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 VUH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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