MOT Status
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93,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
small oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
slight gearbox oil leak (diff seals)
front brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = slight oil leak from gearbox/inner drive shaft = N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TOP LIMIT APRX 2MM (OUTER EDGE) = O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM
front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls o/s/f wishbone rear mtg bush worn some play play in both rear driveshaft hubs inner and leaking oil
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls o/s/f wishbone rear mtg bush worn some play play in both rear driveshaft hubs inner and leaking oil
n/s/seatbelt twisted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s/seatbelt twisted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear reg plate starting to de-lam front brake pads low aprx 70% worn
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESH 10 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ESH 10, 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 ESH 10 registered?
ESH 10 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is ESH 10 safe to buy?
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