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YJ03 WGV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,159 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,982 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,036 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,734 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 65,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 63,083 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,602 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,084 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,349 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fixed body pannels unable to carry out under bonnet checks

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,002 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,002 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,047 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 27,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 25,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,212 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 19,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,608 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 WGV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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