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YX03 EHM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,178 mi
Last recorded50,178 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,178 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in sidewall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,835 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,857 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 40,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,002 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 37,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,935 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 11,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,098 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 9,204 miles

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

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 EHM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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