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AY03 EXP

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,745 mi
Last recorded63,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo53,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 63,745 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr and osr bonding failing (5.3.2 (c))

nsf,osf,nsr,osr hub and brake components and rear subframe signs of corrosion

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Fail 24 Sep 2024 63,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak play in stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr and osr bonding failing (5.3.2 (c))

nsf,osf,nsr,osr hub and brake components and rear subframe signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2023 62,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

nsf,osf,nsr,osr suspension and hub and brake components covered in a waxy protective solution

Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective engine stabiliter play ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play (2.2.2 (c))

nsf, osf,nsr,osr hub , brake , suspension components coroded

nsf, osf,nsr,osr hub , brake , suspension components coroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,794 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush has slight play

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

slight knock to steering universal joint

Fail 25 Sep 2018 60,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush has slight play

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

slight knock to steering universal joint

Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,384 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 58,341 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 58,266 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 58,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,618 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,614 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front body panel missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,161 miles

part of centre brake light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2009 42,161 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,518 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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AY03 EXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY03 EXP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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