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AE03 EAY

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,228 mi
Last recorded80,228 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,228 miles

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

Offside front seat belt slightly twisted

Rear exhaust baffles loose

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre perishing

osf tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 68,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre perishing

osf tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,064 miles

airbag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,348 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front tyre getting low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AE03 EAY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 EAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 EAY registered?

AE03 EAY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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