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SP03 HSZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,453 mi
Last recorded18,453 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 HSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 18,453 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 18,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,404 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 14,404 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 13,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 9,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 8,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 8,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 8,758 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 8,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 8,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 8,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 7,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,964 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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SP03 HSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP03 HSZ, 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 SP03 HSZ registered?

SP03 HSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is SP03 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 HSZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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