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YV03 PPZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

42,931 mi
Last recorded42,931 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 PPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 42,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 42,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 36,501 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 31,242 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 31,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,632 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 29,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,164 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,314 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,794 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 23,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres craced and perished on tread tyres over ten years old

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,618 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 19,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 17,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,258 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 14,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,398 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,293 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,073 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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YV03 PPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YV03 PPZ, 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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YV03 PPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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