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YJ03 VYM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 VYM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,612 miles

Rear oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,447 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,750 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,748 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 77,637 miles

front bumper loose

fuel cap seal perishing

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 77,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front bumper loose

fuel cap seal perishing

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 76,711 miles

fuel cap seal perished

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 73,837 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on insides.

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

Fail 24 May 2013 73,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake discs badly corroded on insides.

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,609 miles

front discs badly corroded on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2012 70,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs badly corroded on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2011 64,993 miles

Front discs pitted

Fail 19 May 2011 64,993 miles

Front discs pitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,214 miles

nearside rear wheel valve perished and split.

Fail 18 May 2009 57,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 57,837 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,203 miles

Left headlamp on minimum setting

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Petrol cap seal perishing

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,706 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 40,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 18,976 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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YJ03 VYM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ03 VYM, 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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YJ03 VYM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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