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AM03 XYT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,380 mi
Last recorded90,380 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 87,777 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High-line brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,201 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 84,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,078 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,299 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,299 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,105 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,208 miles

slight exhaust blow

windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror not obstructing view to front

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,358 miles

front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,993 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,588 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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AM03 XYT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AM03 XYT, 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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AM03 XYT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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