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WR03 YFY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,267 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 49,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb likely not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,993 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 47,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,792 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,623 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap sill cracking/perished

Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 47,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2019 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 44,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,284 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,920 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 30,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,292 miles

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

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,624 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 12,542 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,542 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,715 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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WR03 YFY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR03 YFY, 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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WR03 YFY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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