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CN03 OTG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,881 mi
Last recorded69,881 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OTG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,881 miles

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

bushes at both rear shock absorber worn

something fouling steering when operated. unable to see

Fail 22 Sep 2012 69,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank top seal perishing

piece off coil spring jammed in o/s brake caliper

washer fliud needed

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,089 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 67,088 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,902 miles

Exhaust Manifold has Hair line crack - advise

Front Brake pads 85% worn out - advise

Fail 19 Apr 2008 37,643 miles

Advise slight deterioration of both rear tyre sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 37,643 miles

Advise slight deterioration of both rear tyre sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,330 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,210 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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CN03 OTG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CN03 OTG, 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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What year was CN03 OTG registered?

CN03 OTG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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