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WU03 JVH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,554 mi
Last recorded70,554 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 JVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 65,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,379 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,183 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,844 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 60,844 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 59,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,941 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,670 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,590 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot step area (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,317 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 43,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,150 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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WU03 JVH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WU03 JVH, 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 WU03 JVH registered?

WU03 JVH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 JVH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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