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AY03 EWM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

77,034 mi
Last recorded77,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,034 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,034 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,956 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,009 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 56,991 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,489 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,617 miles

Front Advise brake pads very low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned Dip beam high (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape Incorrect beam pattern (1.7.6)

Front Advise brake pads very low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,741 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 50,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise offside front side light dim

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,633 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2013 41,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,198 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,198 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear bottom shock bushes worn

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,678 miles

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

n/s front and o/s front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,519 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,519 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,644 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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AY03 EWM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AY03 EWM, 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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AY03 EWM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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