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AY03 EXL

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,589 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated switch damage (3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,165 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 6,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides ( also heavily worn on the inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 64,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides ( also heavily worn on the inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 60,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FUEL CAP SEALING WASHER STARTING TO CRACK

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,116 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,114 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,412 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,016 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,869 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2008 29,692 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,270 miles

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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AY03 EXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY03 EXL, 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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AY03 EXL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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