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YJ03 VZV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,863 mi
Last recorded56,863 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 VZV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 56,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF and OSF (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Nearside instead of offside or centre. (4.5.4 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 55,070 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 55,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,857 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap ruber sealing slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 97,994 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around inner sidewalls

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar links

Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around inner sidewalls

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar links

Fail 1 Apr 2011 95,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,311 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 85,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2009 79,519 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 64,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 320 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 VZV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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