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FX03 EPL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,925 mi
Last recorded68,925 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,505 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 68,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected broken and not in position (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,525 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,176 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,655 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 60,655 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,048 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,983 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,887 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,530 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 12,790 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 EPL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 EPL registered?

FX03 EPL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FX03 EPL safe to buy?

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