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DA03 TXR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,956 mi
Last recorded62,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seatbelt slider used as anchor causing wear to seatbelts

Fail 8 Jun 2019 62,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seatbelt slider used as anchor causing wear to seatbelts

Pass 2 May 2018 62,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,427 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 57,557 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,043 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays loose

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,300 miles

front tyres 145-65/15 †rear tyrs 175-55/15

Fail 30 Aug 2007 27,300 miles

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

front tyres 145-65/15 †rear tyrs 175-55/15

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,410 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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DA03 TXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA03 TXR, 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 DA03 TXR registered?

DA03 TXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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