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FJ03 VAD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,210 mi
Last recorded71,210 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VAD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 71,210 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front droplink slight play

steering lock not working

undershields fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 71,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front droplink slight play

steering lock not working

undershields fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 71,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,804 miles

marks on wind screen

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

marks on wind screen

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 55,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight pitting on both front discs inner faces

Fail 6 May 2014 55,291 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight pitting on both front discs inner faces

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,650 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,650 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,990 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

sump corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,080 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,089 miles

Brake hoses slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded & worn

Outer sills obscured by plastic trim

Rear tyres perished & cracking with large cut in NSR tread not exposing cord

Steel rims in poor condition

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Vehicle underbody obscured by plastic trim

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,553 miles

undere body covered by plastic trims. both front discs corroded worn and scored. both front shocker covers split. both rear tyres perished in tread. various parts of chassis corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,649 miles

leak on engine

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

leak on engine

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,683 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 VAD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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