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WR03 YGH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 95,243 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 95,243 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and n./s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and n./s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 91,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,528 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 83,526 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nut missing off bolt. frontmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,665 miles

Offside Front POOR BEAM IMAGE DIP BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,044 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2010 34,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2010 34,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 29,456 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 29,455 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,136 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,853 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WR03 YGH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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