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YN03 ZHX

2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,099 mi
Last recorded79,099 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A49,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZHX
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion S-touch 16 A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 78,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,445 miles

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

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

Surface rust settling in around knuckles area.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,211 miles

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

Surface rust settling in.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,211 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Surface rust settling in.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,929 miles

engine oil leaks

one bulb out on centre stop light

Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,929 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

engine oil leaks

one bulb out on centre stop light

water in o/s head lamp

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,336 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

One LED in high level stop light inop

headlights condensated

Fail 14 Feb 2019 69,336 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

One LED in high level stop light inop

headlights condensated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,624 miles

one led light out on centre stop light

Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,624 miles

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

one led light out on centre stop light

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,257 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,314 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,310 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?

Based on 3,078 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,537
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Stop lamp not working 60
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Full Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A reliability report

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YN03 ZHX is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,907 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 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN03 ZHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN03 ZHX is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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