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YJ03 ZFP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,234 mi
Last recorded53,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,860 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 51,860 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered with trims

Fail 13 Jan 2022 50,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered with trims

Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,581 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

slight oil leak from drive shaft seal

Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,518 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,962 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

slight misting of oil around both drive shafts

very slight play in both drop links

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,332 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 41,332 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting close to limit

Offside Front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,487 miles

PLASTIC ENGINE COVERS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2015 33,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 30,902 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,817 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,789 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,959 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,706 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 ZFP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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