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WA03 YLE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,892 mi
Last recorded91,892 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 YLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 91,892 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 40,469 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 38,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 34,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2011 24,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,309 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 22,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,593 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 20,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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WA03 YLE 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 70%.

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 WA03 YLE, 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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WA03 YLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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