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YJ03 VYR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,500 mi
Last recorded39,500 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 VYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 36,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 33,922 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,515 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front hubs corroded

nearside front shock corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 28,891 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,867 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 28,867 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 24,149 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 20 May 2017 22,483 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim slightly high

Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 19,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,027 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 15,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,518 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 12,413 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 8,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 7,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,827 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 VYR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 YJ03 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

YJ03 VYR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 VYR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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