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YJ03 VYP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,781 mi
Last recorded34,781 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 VYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,781 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,586 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,779 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,316 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 22,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,104 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 VYP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VYP, 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 YJ03 VYP registered?

YJ03 VYP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YJ03 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 VYP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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