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FJ03 VBF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,857 mi
Last recorded73,857 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 73,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,857 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 65,879 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 65,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,827 miles

cracks in n/s+o/s rear tyres no cords showing

Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,279 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 55,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,595 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 41,595 miles

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

advise rusting on front discs

Fail 16 Feb 2010 35,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,140 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 VBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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