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YK03 MEB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 MEB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2026 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 84,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 79,222 miles

Headlights poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

wipers worn and smear screen

Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,253 miles

Headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 20 Jun 2022

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,574 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 63,572 miles

Brake performance not tested pedal going to the floor (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,301 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 57,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

all 4 brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,226 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,619 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,477 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pipe corroded

nsf alloy buckled

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,735 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 39,735 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

FRont brake discs exessivly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,744 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,573 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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YK03 MEB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK03 MEB, 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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YK03 MEB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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