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YH03 CDB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,947 mi
Last recorded111,947 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 CDB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 111,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 103,827 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,513 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 100,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,194 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 97,194 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,842 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,128 miles

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

plastic under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,989 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,044 miles

Passenger and driver's window glass broken

Fail 26 May 2010 64,632 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Emissions not carried out

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 57,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2009 57,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Offside tyre pressure slightly low. (15psi)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,494 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 52,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,055 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 47,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,323 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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YH03 CDB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDB, 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 CDB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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