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SN03 VVZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,539 mi
Last recorded17,539 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 17,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 17,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 17,542 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 17,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 17,413 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,400 miles

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately steering uj slightly sticky (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 17,363 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,248 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,055 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 16,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 12,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,603 miles

tyre sidewalls beginning to perish.

Pass 23 May 2008 10,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 9,099 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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SN03 VVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

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

Is SN03 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 VVZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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