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FX03 EOE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,179 mi
Last recorded73,179 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EOE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 73,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 73,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 71,371 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,321 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,863 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,350 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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,257 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 63,257 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,481 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 58,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,510 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,807 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,966 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,524 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)

nearside door handle stiff

Fail 2 Jan 2009 38,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nearside door handle stiff

Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,626 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front number plate slightly discoloured

passengers door requires attention soon

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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FX03 EOE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FX03 EOE, 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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FX03 EOE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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