MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust manifold cracked - not blowing at time of test
Front brake pads don't appear to be fitted correctly (anti rattle springs) - needs investigation
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s/f flexi hose perished
o/s/f flexi hose perished
o/s/r abs stator ring split
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust manifold cracked - not blowing at time of test
Front brake pads don't appear to be fitted correctly (anti rattle springs) - needs investigation
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s/f flexi hose perished
o/s/f flexi hose perished
o/s/r abs stator ring split
n/s/f anti roll link slight play
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f lower swivel slight play
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s/f anti roll link slight play
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/f lower swivel slight play
o/s/r tyre 2mm
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre unevenley seated on rim
o/s hand brake effort low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF03 GXA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AF03 GXA, 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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What year was AF03 GXA registered?
AF03 GXA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2003.
Is AF03 GXA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF03 GXA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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