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YH03 BSF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BSF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,268 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,732 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,442 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on inner faces and pads are wearing low

Both headlamps have poor beam image

Off side rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs are corroded on inner faces and pads are wearing low

Off side rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,317 miles

front brake discs scoured/pitted

wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,550 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 24,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,132 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 19,132 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YH03 BSF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YH03 BSF, 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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YH03 BSF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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