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FX03 ERV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,916 mi
Last recorded40,916 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ERV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,916 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 40,914 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,488 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 37,488 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,295 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,389 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point/ outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 29,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 25,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,323 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,444 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,444 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,403 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 ERV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

FX03 ERV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is FX03 ERV safe to buy?

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