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FC03 MXS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,686 mi
Last recorded78,686 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MXS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,686 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,298 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 74,297 miles

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))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 65,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,397 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,695 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,240 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,240 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,816 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,138 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs corroded on brake faces

Fail 2 Apr 2011 38,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 28,578 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,845 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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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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FC03 MXS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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