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FJ03 PZL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PZL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,637 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,333 miles

Both front tyres cracked + perished

Both rear ABS rings corroded

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,333 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres cracked + perished

Both rear ABS rings corroded

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,085 miles

Front both tyres cracking and perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,627 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 30,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Jan 2014 30,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,294 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,227 miles

air bag light on

petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,803 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,237 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 25,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,197 miles

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

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

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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FJ03 PZL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ03 PZL, 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 FJ03 PZL registered?

FJ03 PZL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 PZL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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