MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/65/15 bald patches inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/65/15 bald patches inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
o/s/r tyre perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs corroded and worn
o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs corroded on brake faces
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs corroded on brake faces
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres slightly cracked
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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FC03 MXS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 FC03 MXS, 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 FC03 MXS registered?
FC03 MXS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is FC03 MXS safe to buy?
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