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CN03 OTK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017
Pass 27 Aug 2016 119,754 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,370 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack/ perish.

both front seatbelts twisted.

engine misfires, runs and starts poorly.

front pads at 4mm.

o/s/f washer jet poor, enough applied to screen.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 118,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' large crack (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack/ perish.

both front seatbelts twisted.

engine misfires, runs and starts poorly.

front pads at 4mm.

o/s/f washer jet poor, enough applied to screen.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,452 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 116,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 114,596 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear of car heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2013 114,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear of car heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,250 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in outer and inner sidewall none reaching cords .n/s/f tyre slightly perrishing between tread.front tyres wearing on inner edges would advise to check tracking

petrol cap rubber sealing device perrishing but still maintaining a seal at the moment

Fail 5 Sep 2011 102,555 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in outer and inner sidewall none reaching cords .n/s/f tyre slightly perrishing between tread.front tyres wearing on inner edges would advise to check tracking

petrol cap rubber sealing device perrishing but still maintaining a seal at the moment

Pass 28 May 2010 99,383 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 99,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 94,142 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 94,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 84,337 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 84,337 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 69,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,184 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 OTK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTK, 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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CN03 OTK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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