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FJ03 UZA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,129 mi
Last recorded90,129 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,129 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 90,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,610 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 78,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,552 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Locking wheel bolt damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,485 miles

All tyres on just over 3.0mm

Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,485 miles

All tyres on just over 3.0mm

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated no bracing visible (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre inner 3.0mm and perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer 3.0mm and perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated no bracing visible (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre inner 3.0mm and perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre 3.0mm , perished and cuts to outer & inner walls no cords or ply visible

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,989 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,069 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,069 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,683 miles

both sides front tyre tread edges cracking. both sides rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,752 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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FJ03 UZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FJ03 UZA, 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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FJ03 UZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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