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YJ03 ZFL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,646 mi
Last recorded50,646 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,646 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 50,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 50,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 47,053 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 43,532 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 43,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 40,060 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,299 miles

n/s rear tyre has minor cuts to the inner side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,555 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 13 May 2013 35,547 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,219 miles

undertrays fitted unable to carry out a thourough inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,921 miles

NSF tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre cracked

OSR tyre cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2011 30,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2011 30,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,014 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,021 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 22,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,684 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 ZFL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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