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AU03 JZE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,670 mi
Last recorded60,670 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,670 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,799 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,838 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,035 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front shock absorbers corroded

plastic panels fitted not alowing full test

recomend brake check

Pass 5 Dec 2009 27,987 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 27,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside wiper torn

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,812 miles

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre low tread

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,455 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 15,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,513 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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AU03 JZE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 JZE, 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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AU03 JZE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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