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WA03 YLR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,954 mi
Last recorded51,954 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 YLR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,954 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAY LOOSE

Fail 6 Mar 2019 47,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAY LOOSE

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,554 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 44,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,212 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,479 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,277 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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WA03 YLR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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 WA03 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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