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FX03 EOG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EOG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,912 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 72,912 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,620 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2021 68,618 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,520 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,520 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,732 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2009 50,732 miles

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

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,771 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 47,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,016 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm,worn on inner edge

headlight aims on lowest setting

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,433 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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FX03 EOG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOG, 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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What year was FX03 EOG registered?

FX03 EOG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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