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AE03 DZZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,171 mi
Last recorded89,171 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 89,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 84,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,594 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,343 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,950 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking and play on rear shocker bushes

fading on rear number plate

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,028 miles

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

front discs corroded

front pads low (2000 miles approx)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,052 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,041 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 29,883 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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AE03 DZZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AE03 DZZ, 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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AE03 DZZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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