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YJ03 ZHA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZHA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 89,699 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,618 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,738 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,460 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,170 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,779 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,487 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 33,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,040 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 25,038 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 ZHA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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