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AM03 YDE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,472 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 79,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,368 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,524 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 65,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,537 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 22,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 21,139 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,873 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,727 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 10,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AM03 YDE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AM03 YDE, 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 AM03 YDE registered?

AM03 YDE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AM03 YDE safe to buy?

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