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BU03 ZGX

2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A49,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ZGX
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion S-touch 16 A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 118,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2018 118,594 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,850 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 115,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 114,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 102,112 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,112 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,849 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 89,666 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,666 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,991 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 56,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,693 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 45,693 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 38,900 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?

Based on 3,078 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,537
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Stop lamp not working 60
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Full Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A reliability report

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BU03 ZGX is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,907 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 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 ZGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 ZGX is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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