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YH03 DRJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,220 mi
Last recorded81,220 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 80,081 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,045 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 80,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,666 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 72,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,753 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 43,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,371 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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YH03 DRJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH03 DRJ, 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 YH03 DRJ registered?

YH03 DRJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YH03 DRJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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