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YX03 EHH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,446 mi
Last recorded107,446 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 EHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,446 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 107,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front headlights slightly clouded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 99,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front headlights slightly clouded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake only just made pass percentage

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,112 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,899 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,608 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,802 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 80,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 60,676 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 60,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,919 miles

exhaust co and hc emissions fluctuating, exhaust emitting some blue smoke at fast idle.

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2009 54,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust co and hc emissions fluctuating, exhaust emitting some blue smoke at fast idle.

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,425 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 47,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,381 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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YX03 EHH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX03 EHH, 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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YX03 EHH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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