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AY03 EXZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,162 mi
Last recorded43,162 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EXZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame and rear axle corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 41,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 15 May 2019 39,951 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 29 May 2018 38,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 38,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 4 May 2016 34,280 miles

Front brake discs rusty on in ner face

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 34,280 miles

Front brake discs rusty on in ner face

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,349 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,809 miles

All 4 tyres have large cracks in the side walls. Cords not showing.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 17,809 miles

All 4 tyres have large cracks in the side walls. Cords not showing.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,885 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 14,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,138 miles

nearside seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,282 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 EXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AY03 EXZ, 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 EXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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