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YV03 PUA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,208 mi
Last recorded96,208 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 PUA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,208 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,928 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,992 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,846 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,119 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 72,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,054 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,792 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 PUA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YV03 PUA, 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 YV03 PUA registered?

YV03 PUA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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