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YV03 PUH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

65,256 mi
Last recorded65,256 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 65,256 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter starting to split but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in offside front suspension leg top mount

Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,723 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside front top mount has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 59,723 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both - Advise clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside front top mount has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 54,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 54,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 49,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 49,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 44,618 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 44,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 44,023 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 43,584 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 43,584 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 42,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 41,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 40,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 39,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2014 36,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,395 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 32,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,283 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 26,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,380 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 23,380 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,494 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 14,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,446 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 PUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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

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