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AE03 DZA

2003 Mcc Smart

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart49,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DZA
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022
Fail 21 Apr 2022 228,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 228,218 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area and on inner wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 228,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2017 228,183 miles

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 228,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 219,415 miles

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and noisy in operation

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre has a nail within the tread area

Rear chassis rails rusted

Rear road springs rusted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 219,411 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and noisy in operation

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre has a nail within the tread area

Rear chassis rails rusted

Rear road springs rusted

Pass 30 May 2014 206,712 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 206,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front panels damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 194,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 184,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 184,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 173,283 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 173,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 162,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2010 162,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 149,478 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2009 149,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 100,765 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 78,241 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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AE03 DZA is a 2003 Mcc Smart in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 49,194 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 DZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 DZA is a 2003 Mcc Smart, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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