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FJ03 VBE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,416 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 79,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,611 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,611 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,064 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,451 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres wearing low and perished

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear tyres wearing low and perishing

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,301 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 69,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f bumper damage repaired...

Fail 18 Dec 2015 67,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s inner (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f bumper damage repaired...

Pass 8 Dec 2014 56,857 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,762 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 46,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,601 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 36,430 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,352 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 11,674 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 VBE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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