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YN03 ZHC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,504 mi
Last recorded35,504 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,504 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 35,503 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 34,428 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 34,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,828 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,838 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 26,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,348 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 18,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,757 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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YN03 ZHC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN03 ZHC, 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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What year was YN03 ZHC registered?

YN03 ZHC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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