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YJ03 ZGM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,626 mi
Last recorded29,626 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZGM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,626 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 29,070 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 29,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,507 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 26,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n.s. and o.s.f. track rod end dust covers split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 12,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,484 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 ZGM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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