CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ03 VZK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,070 mi
Last recorded61,070 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 VZK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 61,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 58,936 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 56,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 55,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 52,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,524 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 39,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyre's cracking + o/s/r tyre cuts on inner side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,493 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,415 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,181 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,617 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ03 VZK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ03 VZK?

You can check the full history of YJ03 VZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ03 VZK registered?

YJ03 VZK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is YJ03 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 VZK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ03 VZK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ03 VZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.