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AE03 EAJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,707 mi
Last recorded65,707 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EAJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 65,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 56,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout vehicle pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right hand inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,564 miles

rear number plate starting to get water/dirt in between its layers

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,057 miles

rear number plate water/dirt ingress

Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 2,876 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 EAJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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