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YJ03 WBZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,009 mi
Last recorded101,009 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,009 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 100,987 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner sill (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened incorrectly mounted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,973 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in top mount

Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,737 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front repeater ,offside rear, nearside front repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front play in top mount

Pass 22 May 2018 91,157 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 83,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,010 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,100 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,630 miles

Front brake discs slighty corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,630 miles

Front brake discs slighty corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,856 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 WBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WBZ, 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 WBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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